Cultural & Community Updates

The Southeast Public Health Board of Health remains committed to leading the work of strengthening public health across the entire southeast region. At the call of the Chair, the board met for a special meeting on Tuesday, February 10 in Kingston.

Lanark Community Alliance is looking for volunteer board members to help govern and guide our alliance. As a Board member, you will support our three member agencies by ensuring strong governance, strategic leadership, and community impact.

February 11 is 211 Day, a chance to highlight a service that helps people across Ontario navigate life’s challenges and connect to the supports they need, when they need them most.

211 Ontario is a free, confidential service jointly funded by the Province of Ontario, United Ways and other funders, and is available to 100% of Ontarians. Accessible 24/7 in more than 150 languages by phone, text, chat, and web; 211 connects residents to over 60,000 government and community programs.

From February 14 to March 20, Sivarulrasa Gallery is delighted to present LOVE LOVE LOVE in Galleries I and II. The show brings together works by artists Sarah Anderson, Gayle Kells, Peter Wood, and Mary Pfaff, exploring themes of love and life.

The well-loved Mid-Winter Milling Returns to Downtown Almonte for its 13th iteration in 2026!

Join Destination Almonte for a mystical day of Mid-Winter Milling on Saturday, February 21 2026 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Experience the magic as psychics, mediums, card readers, and more gather in downtown Almonte for this much-anticipated event.

Students at R. Tait McKenzie Public School brought history and global issues to life through two interesting learning experiences on January 28: a Grade 5 Wax Museum and a Grade 6 Social Justice Fair. While the topics were wide-ranging, both events shared a common foundation—strong research, thoughtful writing, and confident oral presentations.