CJCS 1240 Radio - Local and Community Events in Stratford Ontario

Gallery Stratford is losing one of its biggest supporters.

Executive Director Zhe Gu has accepted a position as Visual Arts Director with the Ontario Arts Council.

Gu's exciting new responsibilities will begin on July 2^nd at the Ontario Arts Council offices in Toronto.

During her six years as Executive Director with Gallery Stratford, Gu managed to bring renewed financial health to an organization that was experiencing precarious budgeting issues.

Under her directorship, Gallery Stratford enjoyed a renewed increase in participation in education programs for all ages, in exhibition attendance, and in financial support from both businesses and individuals.

Stratford artists Leslie Watts, Scott McKowen, Glen Crumback, Virgil Burnett, Tony Urquhart, Shannon Garden Smith, Art Green, Shane Norrie, Lucinda Jones, Peter Ryan and Jack Dylan are among the many local artists whose works were exhibited at Gallery Stratford under Gu's leadership.

The weather was perfect on Sunday for the return of live harness racing at the Huron County Oval.

Fans returned in droves to watch the 10 race standard bred card on the revamped track at Clinton Raceway.

The day also featured a fundraiser for Huron Perth Bruce Grey Epilepsy.

It was one of the best attended opening days in Clinton and over $2000 was raised trackside for the group.

Live racing returns to Clinton Raceway next Sunday, May 26^th.

All are welcome to attend.

A quick note for local motorists;

Highway 7 will be closed from Oxford Road 119/Perth Road 118 to half-a-kilometer east of Perth Line 9 until May 24^th.

This is to accommodate construction.

One lane will remain open to local traffic only.

Adjust your driving routes accordingly.

If you're looking to get out of the house for a day, Wildwood is providing the chance to do so.

May 25th is Free Day at the conservation area.

The park is teaming up with Healthy Hikes to help you step into nature and experience Wildwood.

Free Day will run from 8am to 8pm that day, and staff will be on hand to help out with various activities like canoeing, kayaking, biking and more.

Visit www.wildwoodconservationarea.ca for more information.