MOUNT FOREST - The Township of Wellington North is pleased to invite all volunteers and newcomers to our community to join us on Thursday, September 12, for our annual Volunteer Celebration and Newcomer Welcome event.
This celebration will be held between 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Mount Forest and District Sports Complex (850 Princess Street). The event will include displays from a variety of community organizations, Mayor’s welcome, presentations and cake cutting starting at 11:45 a.m. with a catered lunch at noon.
If you have recently moved to the area, this is an opportunity to learn more about your community, ask questions and receive a welcome bag full of useful information and goodies. You can also grab a recycling bin or green bin if you have not already done so!
This is a free event; however, registration is required, and can be completed at the following Eventbrite link up until Thursday, August 25: WellingtonNorthVolunteerCelebration.eventbrite.com
You can also contact Mike Wilson at mwilson@wellington-north.com or call 519-848-3620 ext. 4236.
This celebration will fall at the beginning of Welcoming Week, which is an annual opportunity that brings new and long-time residents together to build stronger ties. It affirms the importance of welcoming and inclusive places and spaces and gives partner organizations an opportunity to connect with newcomers in the community. This year Welcoming Week takes place from September 13-22 and is being celebrated with a variety of events taking place across Guelph – Wellington.
“Volunteers are the heart of Wellington North, and we look forward to recognizing and celebrating volunteerism in our community and also welcoming our newcomers and showing to you that Wellington North is a great place to live, work and raise a family,” said Mayor Andy Lennox. “Please come out and join us on September 12 at the Mount Forest and District Sports Complex.”