Elmvale’s First Annual Community Wide Garage Sale- By Linda Belcourt, Editor, June 3, 2025
Turning junk into treasurer while having some social fun ….
This year, the quiet, friendly town of Elmvale came alive with the buzz of bargain hunters, collectors, and curious browsers as it hosted its first Community-Wide Garage Sale.
What sets the Elmvale Community-Wide Garage Sale apart is its scale and spirit. Fifty address’ were listed in Elmvlae CRA facebook page. The participants transforming front yards, driveways, and garages into pop-up shops brimming with hidden gems. From gently used furniture and vintage toys to books, kitchenware, tools, sports gear, and handcrafted goods, there’s something for everyone.
It’s more than just a day of deals; it’s a celebration of community. Locals used the event as an opportunity to connect with neighbors, support small vendors, and clear out storage space, all while creating a festive and friendly atmosphere. Children set up lemonade stands, cookies or hot chocolate, and it was far too cold for May 31, 2025 but the crowds were big. The streets were busy with everyone having respect for safety. They came for the bargains, but stayed for the smiles.
Elmvale Dairy 4H Club – May Meeting – By Tyler Phillips, May 19, 2025
On Sunday May 11th, the Elmvale Dairy Club had our second meeting which was held at Marben Farms. We had a shared meeting with the Elmvale Sheep Club, and Elmvale Soil and Crop Club. Steve Jones started off the meeting sharing information on how to identify weeds that are in our fields. Whitney Ball provided insight on judging Beef Heifers and Sheep. Owen Wright and Julie Parnell provided insight on how to judge Dairy Cows and Show Halters. Rhonda Montgomery gave us reasons on how to judge Baked Goods. Then we had the opportunity to judge and give reasons for all the different classes in preparation for our judging competition at the Elmvale Fairgrounds. Thanks to all the speakers for the great information and to Whitney Ball for hosting.
The Elmvale Dairy club 2025 is looking for members who want to learn about dairy farming with a focus this year on veterinarians and the roll that they play in the life of farmers and the cattle they care for. We will also have judging and dairy cattle showing practice for all members new and old who want to join. Achievement of our club does require a dairy animal to be shown at the Elmvale fall fair we do not provide animals to be shown.
Motivationz Fitness and Wellness Studios Grand Opening Was a Success!
By Amy Mota, Founder & Facility Director, June 3, 2025
Congratulations to Motivationz Fitness on the exciting expansion and launch of their new wellness services!
Elmvale and Surrounding Area had an awesome event for all things fitness and wellness this past weekend. Motivationz Fitness has expanded to offer a Wellness space and celebrated by offering the community free classes, discounts, meet and greet the team of experts, shop the wellness boutique, take tours and ask questions.
Local founder, Amy Mota, was born and raised in the Springwater area. When she moved back in the area with her family, with over 16 years of experience in the fitness industry, she decided to invest her passion back into the community she loves: “I opened a fitness facility after the lockdown had lifted, knowing the powerful and positive impact a fitness community can have. The wonderful people I have met, seeing the connections that have been made, and creating a welcoming, inclusive space for everyone has been so rewarding. Thank you to everyone who has and continues to support the services we offer locally here at Motivationz”.
During the big event, there were many community members who joined in classes and came to support the new wellness expansion, including Councillor Matt Garwood: “It was an honour to attend their grand opening today and to present Amy and her incredible team with a celebratory scroll on behalf of the Township of Springwater. Wishing them continued success as they support the health and well-being of our community”.
Here’s a little bit more about them:
Welcome to our Motivationz Fitness Studio & Gym and our Wellness Studio & Shop – two excellent spaces to house all things fitness, health-care, wellness and self-care.
Motivationz Fitness is Elmvale’s local gym facility offering all levels of fitness a variety of classes such as strength training, spin classes, pilates, yoga, Hyrox, HIIT, personal and semi-private training, as well as open gym. They have now expanded into the end unit at 24 Yonge St. Elmvale, offering a variety of health-care and self-care services such as a Naturopathic Doctor, Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Registered Massage Therapist, Registered Nurse, Psychotherapist and Mental Skills Coach, Reiki and Meditation Practitioner, Estheticians for various services from facials, lashes and brows to sugaring and waxing. Motivationz Fitness and Wellness have an excellent team of experienced professionals and are ready to serve Elmvale and the surrounding area.
The best way to connect is:
phone: 705-805-0133
email: info@motivationzfitness.com
website: www.motivationzfitness.com
24 Yonge Street South, Elmvale, Unit A & Unit C
We are open 7 days a week with various hours for each professional, and due to the nature of some services or classes our doors may be locked, we are very much open and ready to meet with you to see how we can be of service.
Thank you for supporting our local fitness & wellness studio, and local families who make it all happen!