Cultural & Community Updates

The Canadian Cancer Society’s Wheels of Hope program is looking for more volunteer drivers to help residents in Mississippi Mills.

First time Master of Ceremonies, Hayden Swierenga and rising stars Andrew Jahn and Ronin Hashimoto are excited to welcome you to Something For Everyone: The Final Concert, on Saturday, August 29 at 3 p.m. at the Almonte United Church (106 Elgin Street).

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is advising the public about Bank Investigator fraud, in which criminals impersonate financial institutions, law enforcement agencies, credit reporting bureaus, and online retailers in an effort to gain access to victims' bank accounts and steal their money.

Held each October, the Lanark County Female First Responders Camp is a two-day, hands-on experience for self-identifying females aged 15 to 21 living in Lanark County. Participants learn real-life emergency skills, gain mentorship from local first responders, and explore careers in emergency services.

The Municipality of Mississippi Mills is excited to once again host the MM Community Open House!

Applications are now officially open for the 2026 Fall Starter Company Plus program until August 20 at 4 p.m. The intake will run from September to December 2026.

From August 1 to September 4, Sivarulrasa Gallery is delighted to present MICHAEL PITTMAN: DARK LANDS AND DISTANT SHORES in Gallery I. The exhibition features a new body of work by Newfoundland-based artist Michael Pittman, inspired by his recent residency at a former military installation in Donegal, Ireland.

The Ontario government is opening nominations for the 2026 Excellence in Agriculture Awards, to recognize the outstanding efforts of the province’s agri-food leaders. These awards recognize the achievements of Ontario’s world-class farmers, processors, industry organizations and businesses that protect the province’s food independence and make Ontario’s nearly $53 billion agri-food industry a global leader in food production.

From August 1 to September 4, 2026, Sivarulrasa Gallery and Puppets Up! are delighted to present Noreen Young: Drawings & Illustrations, an exhibition of early works on paper by artist Noreen Young (b. 1939, Ottawa, Ontario; d. 2025). The exhibition complements the 2026 Puppets Up! festival, which takes place August 8-9 in Almonte, Ontario.

The Lanark County Plowing Match is around the corner!