April 2019 - In This Issue
  • Headwaters Food & Farming Alliance
  • Farm to School Program
  • United Way AGM - May 8
  • DC MOVES - The Social Shift - May 24
  • Career Education Council
Headwaters Food & Farming Alliance
Supporting Food & Farming in Headwaters!
HFFA News
HFFA continues its monthly newsletter campaign this month with a submission from HCIA Executive Director Shirley Boxem, featuring the Environmental Responsibility pillar of the Headwaters Food Charter. Check it out here

Headwaters Farm Fresh Map
Preparations are in full swing for the 2019 edition of the Headwaters Farm Fresh Map. Watch for the guide in your June issue of In The Hills magazine.  Add new farm listings to the map or update your existing listing by May 10th to be included in the print version.  Fill out the form here  

Willing Hearts Winter Harvest Dining Series
The Willing Hearts Winter Harvest Dining Series came to a close with a fabulous final dinner at Mrs. Mitchell’s Restaurant on April 26th. This series proved successful not only for its fundraising purpose, but also as a great opportunity for people to come out and enjoy some social time and gourmet local meals together in community. Watch for a summer series coming soon to a local food location near you!

HFFA Hub News
The HFFA Hub welcomes new members Landon Prescott as our new Environmental Specialist and Rose Schmidt and Nancy Meyer from Drawdown Headwaters, sharing an Agriculture and Food Sector spot. The next HFFA Hub meeting is on May 10th at 9:30am in Orangeville. Email info@hffa.ca if you’d like to come see what we’re all about. 
Farm to School Program
HFFA Farm to School Programs are in full swing this spring
Thanks to the generous support of the local community, with volunteers and successful fundraising we can continue to offer unique Farm to School Programming in the Headwaters area. 

The Farm to School team is keeping busy with:
  • Local Food Club
  • Education Workshops
  • OAS Agriculture Education Days
  • School events
  • Lunchbox Toolbox custom school lunch workshop - This event is coming up on May 9th from 6-8pm at Hyland Heights ES. All Shelburne and Primrose schools are invited to attend. The workshop is funded by the Parents Reaching Out Grant. Click here for more information
United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin
Annual General Meeting - May 8th
The United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin Annual General Meeting is May 8th. Attendees will hear all about the great things that happened in our community last year and the new Strategic Plan for United Way.
Date: May 8, 2019
Time: 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Location: RLB LLP, 197 Hanlon Creek Blvd, Guelph
DC MOVES Better Together
The Social Shift - May 24th
Career Education Council
FREE Thrive in the Workplace Webinars
Topics discussed will be how to optimize organizational culture and team dynamics in your workplace, and ultimately support employee well-being. Suitable for teachers, managers, supervisors, and employee service providers.

Workshop - Modules 1 and 3
1-2pm EST on Tuesday May 21, 2019

Workshop - Modules 2 and 4
1-2pm EST on Tuesday May 28, 2019
Youth Employment Opportunity Fair - May 14th

The Career Education Council invites employers to their annual Youth Employment Opportunity Fair, Tuesday May 14 th at the Hanlon Convention Centre!

Meet young people and job-seekers who are seeking part-time, seasonal, and long-term employment for spring and summer 2019.
Be an Engaged Citizen
Are you interested in making life better together? Calling all future Board members! If you are passionate about your community then we would like to meet with you. Please connect with us to arrange a meeting!
We couldn’t do it without you!
Thank you to our many partners, stakeholders and volunteers who make up HCIA and its project groups. Our primary funders are Dufferin County and United Way of Guelph Wellington Dufferin. We`re all Making life better together!
Dufferin County 2013 White Logo
Listings about existing transportation options available in Headwaters, learn about eligibility requirements, hours of service and cost.
Over 20 trail descriptions, details and maps in the Headwaters region. Take a hike, enjoy a meal and browse our local shops!