(BlackburnNews.com photo)Wellington North has declared May 19 to June 17 as Beautify Mount Forest Month.
The request came from the Mount Forest Homecoming Committee, which is making plans to celebrate June 23-25.
The committee is working to create "curb appeal" for the thousands of visitors expected in town for the homecoming.
Events already confirmed include a Lions Club homecoming bingo, firefighters pajama breakfast, a homecoming parade, school open house and reunions, dances, and kids events.
Local runners will lace up this weekend in support of cancer research.
Over 40 candidates are competing for a spot on the Walpole Island First Nation band council in the upcoming election on Saturday, September 19.
The event was originally planned to commemorate Corunna almost becoming the capital of Canada.
A meet the candidates night is planned on Monday, September 21 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Maawn Doosh Gumig Community and Youth Centre.
The series will bring both aspiring and established business owners together on Tuesday evenings at the Maawn Doosh Gumig Community Centre.
Gates for the three-day fair will open at the Wyoming Fair Grounds on Main Street on Friday, September 18, at 5 p.m., with opening ceremonies beginning at 7 p.m.
