Dude Looks Like A Lady

Derek Leis and Carlo Montagnese of the New Hamburg CIBC branch weren’t generating any cat calls from passersby during their lunch hour cross-dressing adventure on Huron Street on Thursday. The pair were part of the bank’s annual “Dude Looks Like A Lady” fundraising barbecue for CIBC’s Run for the Cure charity drive for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.

Family Fun Night at Holy Family School

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Holy Family’s first Family Fun Night on June 21 saw approximately 500 people come out in support of the school and students.
The evening started outside and quickly moved indoors once the rain began.
We had wonderful carnival events that were hosted  by the Grade 7 and 8s.
Special guest included the New Hamburg Fire Department, Waterloo Regional Police, the owner of the Promod Corvette π mile race car Al Hinds, the Halton Conservation Association’s Mountsberg Educational Programs.

The school thanks the entire community for their support. All of the children and parents had an memorable time.

Submitted by Bobbi Martinez

Zumba in the park

About 60 people attended the ABsolute Fitness and Puddicombe House sponsored free outdoor Zumba class in New Hamburg’s Kirkpatrick Park on Monday evening. The events are running Monday nights throughout the summer.

Artists, performers give people a reason to come to Wellesley June 16

Local artist Sean Lehan gives visitors to Wellesley’s Art ‘Round the pond a chance to see him work on one of his acrylic paintings during Saturday’s juried show and sale around the pond in Wellesley. The event featured about a dozen artist booths, live music like Wendy Tozer and Jason Carran of Jam Puree, a silent auction and children’s activities.

Forest Glen hosts annual Fun Fair event

On June 14 Forest Glen Public School held their annual Fun Fair fundraiser. Students, parents and teachers all came out to enjoy some barbecued food, a bake sale, and other activities to show their support for their school.

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New Hamburg Radio Control Flying Club hosts Fun Fly

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The New Hamburg Radio Control Flying Club hosted a Fun Fly event this past Sunday allowing fliers from surrounding areas to come out and show off their skills.

The event saw planes of all sizes and pilots of all skill levels coming out and taking to the sky from the New Hamburg Flying Club’s site on Carmel Koch Road in Wilmot.

A full house at Sunday’s New Hamburg Firefighter Breakfast

1-year-old Keagan Ceccato investigates a Wilmot Fire Department truck during the annual Firefighter Breakfast held at the New Hamburg Fire Hall on June 10. (Joel Wittnebel, Independent Staff)

The New Hamburg fire hall was filled to capacity this past Sunday as people filed in for a  breakfast served up by the New Hamburg Firefighters Association. The money raised during the event is put towards purchasing specialized equipment, and training for firefighters.

Shakespeare Field Day a success despite Saturday’s wet weather

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The 65th annual Shakespeare Athletic Association Field Day and Fish Fry went ahead as planned this past Saturday, despite the wet weather.

The parade ran in one of the brief dry periods during the afternoon and the royalty themed procession, inspired by Queen Elizabeth’s diamond jubilee, had onlookers cheering and laughing.

Participants brave the rain during Baden fishing derby

Joel Wittnebel. Independent Staff

Those not afraid of a little rain came out to the Baden pond this past Saturday to participate in the annual fishing derby put on by the Nith River Wild Turkey Conservation Association.

Earlier in the week 800 trout were loaded into the pond in preparation for the event.

Mayor Les Armstrong helps support Tim Horton’s Camp Day

Drivers picking up their morning coffee on June 6 may have thought Tim Horton’s changed their uniforms, unless they recognized mayor Les Armstrong that is.

Armstrong was at the New Hamburg Tim Horton’s helping to support their Camp Day efforts, a campaign which gathers proceeds from coffee sales for the Tim Horton’s Children Foundation.

New Hamburg basketball player on provincial championship winning under 19 junior men’s team

New Hamburg’s Chris Thomson celebrated last weekend’s Ontario Basketball Provincial Championship Under 19 Division 3 win with his rep team, the KW Vipers. The Vipers beat Ottawa Next Level Hoops 48-46 in a defensive battle in Waterloo. Chris had a terrific game with 7 points and 7 rebounds.

Chris is shown with his dad Randy Thomson (Assistant Coach) after the victory. Nice father son moment.