Rockton

Volunteers at the Rockton World's Fair in Rockton, Ontario are preparing to greet visitors as the annual fair gets underway this weekend. The long-running agricultural fair is a staple community event in the Flamborough area, featuring rides, exhibits, livestock shows and local traditions. Local coverage highlights the volunteers who organize the event each year.

Cross and Crown Lutheran Church is offering a free community meal, open to everyone in the area. The announcement was made through Rockton-Roscoe local news, inviting residents to share a meal with neighbours at no cost. Community meals like this are typically hosted by churches to provide food assistance and a welcoming gathering space for local families.

Dave Brophy, the longtime golf coach at Brockton High School in Massachusetts, has had to find unconventional ways to keep his program running as fewer students come out for the team. The Boston Globe profiled his efforts, highlighting how high school athletic programs in the region are adapting to shrinking participation in traditionally popular sports like golf.