June 3-9 was Local Food Week but did you know that you can eat local all year long? Farmers’ Market season is in full swing and you can find everything from fresh produce and meats to preserves, baked goods and even skincare, art, one-of-kind crafts and textiles, all made from farm products. Find local markets in Dufferin County and Caledon, as well as farm gate stands and farm stores in the Headwaters Farm Fresh Guide. Watch for the special pull-out section in your June issue of In The Hills Magazine, coming out this week! Or check online listings here anytime.

June 26-30 is World Well-being Week. Some schools host their own Well-being Week any time of year that best fits their needs, and may include education on healthy eating and activities around that theme. Take this opportunity to chat with your family about what overall well-being looks like for each of you as a person, for your community as a whole and what world well-being means to you. Find more info and Facebook groups here.

Spring always brings a sense of, and actual renewal - physically, mentally and in nature all around us. Everything is growing, thriving and starting to show its best sides again after the long winter season. Outdoor events and activities abound! 

Here are a few culturally and locally significant days and events this month: 

Dufferin County Multicultural Event was on June 8 and brought together people and friends from the diverse cultures in our community. This year's event was held in partnership with and at the Museum of Dufferin, 936029 Airport Road, Mulmur. While this event has passed, we can read about the celebration with cultural arts, crafts market, performances and food, and follow these groups for other activities throughout the year.

Pride Month and Celebrate Your Awesome in Orangeville on June 15, 1pm-10pm, in Alexandra Park, 11 Second Street, Orangeville (behind Town Hall) to celebrate pride and diversity with family-friendly and free entertainment, food, music, education and fun! https://celebrateyourawesome.ca/ 

June is National Indigenous History Month, and June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. Read what it means and how it came about, plus links to find a list of events. Click Here

June is Seniors’ Month!

There are many FREE Events for the 55+ across the Headwaters region! From galleries and museums, health and wellness workshops, to music and activities - there is sure to be something that tickles your fancy. Regardless of where you live, check at your local community centre, seniors’ centre or library for special activities this month.

Working together for a thriving future

Speaking of seniors, Dufferin County has initiated an Older Adult Services Review (OASR) to ensure the older adult population has adequate support and services, and a Master Housing Strategy (MHS) to respond to the growing and diversifying needs for housing.

Read more here

Find survey links and have your say at www.joininDufferin.com 

Engaged citizens make all things possible. Whether you have wisdom to share, wealth to contribute or work you are able to provide, learn more about volunteering in the community by visiting Volunteer Dufferin today.

Congratulations to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dufferin, who are hosting their 30th annual “Golf For Kids Sake” fundraising event on June 13 at the beautiful Shelburn Golf & Country Club. We wish them a fantastic turnout and successful event, and wish all players and teams a wonderful, summery day out on the golf course!

Spring is lush and all the best colours of the season, the variety of flowers we enjoy and the success of our food crops depend on pollinators. Learn more about the many lesser known colleagues of the bees and butterflies we know and love, at The Mono Pollinator Festival, coming up June 15 at Avalon Lavender Farm. It’s free but registration is required. Don’t miss out, register today.