Mount Forest Pool Build

12/05/2025

🎉 Exciting News for Mount Forest! 🎉

The Mount Forest Aquatics Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee is thrilled to announce that McFarlane Family Dental of Mount Forest has generously committed $40,000 toward the construction of our brand-new Mount Forest Outdoor Pool! 🏊‍♀️

This incredible pledge will specifically fund two lifeguard chairs, ensuring safety and comfort for everyone enjoying the pool.

With this amazing contribution, our fundraising total has now reached $1,136,755 pledged or donated to date! 💙

A huge THANK YOU to McFarlane Family Dental for supporting this community project and helping us make a splash in Mount Forest! 🌊

👉 Want to learn more or get involved? Send us a message!

12/02/2025

Thank you! 🎅

The Flocking Holiday Home Tour successfully raised $3,980! 🦩🎉

This fundraiser couldn't have been possible without a long list of individuals and businesses that helped:

Shawn & Emily Aitken, Marlanna Homes

Rachel Whetham

Frank Wood and Daniel Castellano

John Reid

Emily Hodges, Kettle Creek Cabin

Keith Ferneyhough

Jackie Ferrier

Flora Burke

Jessica McFarlane

M&M's Food Market

Mount Forest Greenhouse

Coldwell Banker WIN Realty

Plumes Main Street Interiors

Mount Forest Thrift Shop

Cathy Watson & Wendy Vollett

Anne Darroch & Pat Crispin

Bruton's Decorating

Nancy & Harold Whetham

Mount Forest Foodland

Laurie Doney

Councilor Penny Renken

and Santa! (Dave Moran)

12/02/2025

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11/21/2025

The Flocking Holiday Home Tour is this SATURDAY 🎅🦩

Tour FIVE local homes to see their Christmas decor.

Tickets are $30 each and available at:
Mount Forest Greenhouses
M&M Food Market
Plumes Main Street Interiors
Coldwell Banker WIN Realty, Brokerage

11/16/2025

Flocking Holiday Home Tour 2025 🦩🎄

House feature for one of the beautiful homes on the tour this year. Thank you to Emily Hodges, Kettle Creek Cabin.

Thank you to all the wonderful home owners and businesses that are helping with this fundraising event.

Tickets are $30 each and can be purchased at:

11/15/2025

Flocking Holiday Home Tour 2025 🦩🎄

House feature for one of the beautiful homes on the tour this year. Thank you to John Reid.

Thank you to all the wonderful home owners and businesses that are helping with this fundraising event.

Tickets are $30 each and can be purchased at:

11/14/2025

Flocking Holiday Home Tour 2025 🦩🎄

House feature for one of the beautiful homes on the tour this year. Thank you to Frank Wood and Daniel Castellano.

Thank you to all the wonderful home owners and businesses that are helping with this fundraising event.

Tickets are $30 each and can be purchased at:
Mount Forest Greenhouses
M&M Food Market
Plumes Main Street Interiors
Coldwell Banker WIN Realty, Brokerage

11/13/2025

Flocking Holiday Home Tour 2025 🦩🎄

House feature for one of the beautiful homes on the tour this year. Thank you to Rachel Whetham that is getting help from the for decorating.

Thank you to all the wonderful home owners and businesses that are helping with this fundraising event.

Tickets are $30 each and can be purchased at:
Mount Forest Greenhouses
M&M Food Market
Plumes Main Street Interiors
Coldwell Banker WIN Realty, Brokerage

11/12/2025

Flocking Holiday Home Tour 2025 🦩🎄

House feature for one of the beautiful homes on the tour this year. Thank you to Shawn & Emily Aitken that is getting help from the Mount Forest Thrift Store

Thank you to all the wonderful home owners and businesses that are helping with this fundraising event.

Tickets are $30 each and can be purchased at:
Mount Forest Greenhouses
M&M Food Market
Plumes Main Street Interiors
Coldwell Banker WIN Realty, Brokerage

10/29/2025

💦 Big Thanks to Egremont Optimist Club! 💦

We’re thrilled to announce a generous $5,000 donation from the Egremont Optimist Club to support the new Mount Forest Outdoor Pool! 🎉

The Egremont Optimist Club does so much for youth in our region, and we’re grateful they’ve chosen to contribute to this exciting community project.

On Monday night, the Optimists presented their donation to members of the Mount Forest Aquatic Ad-Hoc Committee.

📸 Pictured: Optimist Ellie Adams, Committee members Vern Job & Al Leach, Optimists Laurie Aitken & Toby Bruce.

Want to help make a splash? 🌊 If you’re interested in contributing to the new pool, reach out today!

10/24/2025

Raising money for the new pool!!

🎉 You're Invited to the 3rd Annual Mayor's Charity Bonspiel! 🥌
Presented by 88.7 The River

📅 Friday, November 7, 2025
📍 Arthur Area Curling Club

This isn’t about winning—it's about having fun, building community, and raising funds for a great cause! 💙 Whether you're a seasoned curler or just here for the laughs, all skill levels are welcome.
🧊 This is a non-competitive bonspiel focused on fun and fundraising, so gather your team and come enjoy the day!

💰 $300 per team includes:
✅ Two six-end games
✅ Catered lunch in the Coburn Insurance Lounge (thanks to B.M. Ross and Associates Limited!)
✅ Prizes from MARCC Apparel
✅ A silent auction with amazing items (Hint: Go Leafs Go! 🍁🏒)
✅ Entry into the "Beat the Mayor" closest to the button contest for a chance to win a $400 gift card from the Elora Mill
🕘 Draws at 9:00 AM and 10:45 AM
📅 Team registration closes October 31

💧 Proceeds support the new Mount Forest Outdoor Pool fundraising campaign (Mount Forest Pool Build)

We’d love to have you involved—whether you're curling or cheering from the sidelines! To enter your team:
📞 Contact: Mike Wilson
📧 [email protected]
📱 519-848-3620 ext. 4236

Let’s sweep into action for a great cause! 🥌💙

10/22/2025

The Flocking Holiday Home Tour is ONE MONTH AWAY

Saturday November 22nd tour FIVE local homes to see their Christmas decor.

Tickets are $30 each and available at the following locations:
- Mount Forest Greenhouses
- M&Ms Food Market
- Plumes Main Street Interiors
- Coldwell Banker WIN Realty