The Pakenham Horticultural Society is pleased to extend an open invitation to attend their Summer Flower Show on Saturday, June 20 at St. Andrews United Church in Pakenham. Starting at 2pm, Breanne Gibson from Divine Colours Acres will give a talk on growing and processing flowers for natural dye making.

Then at 3 pm, the Summer Flower Show will be open for viewing. Members will have entered beautiful iris, peony, roses, and other blooming plants, as well as many floral design classes with a theme of “Roots, Shoots, Buckets and Boots”. It is always a wonderful display of summer blooms.

Refreshments will be served, and there is free admission. Everyone is most welcome to attend.

Join us for A Slice of Paradise and help celebrate the small moments that make a big difference.

Event: A Slice of Paradise
Date: Wednesday, June 17
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Location: Almonte Community Oven beside the Almonte Town Library
Admission: Free, donations welcome

Next week, the Mississippi Mills Community Fund (MMCF) invites residents to gather for A Slice of Paradise, a relaxed, family-friendly evening of pizza, live music, and community connection at the Almonte Community Oven beside the library.

The event takes place on Wednesday, June 10, from 6 to 8 p.m. and is free to attend. Donations are welcome and will help support the Mississippi Mills Community Fund’s community engagement outreach, strengthening the local connections that help people feel seen, supported, and part of something bigger.

At its heart, A Slice of Paradise is about more than sharing a slice of pizza. It is about creating a simple, welcoming space where neighbours can meet, families can gather, and people of all ages can feel connected to the community around them.

The Mississippi Mills Community Fund was created to help grow local giving and support the people, organizations, and ideas that make this community stronger. As a volunteer-run fund, MMCF works to build long-term community capital while also listening closely to local needs, from wellness and belonging to mental health, social connection, and support for grassroots initiatives.

Community plays an essential role in that work. Strong communities are built through relationships, through the everyday moments when people come together, share stories, offer support, and discover common ground. Events like A Slice of Paradise help create those moments. They remind us that belonging does not always begin with a big program or a formal meeting. Sometimes it starts with music, conversation, a warm meal, and an invitation to pull up a chair.

The evening will feature fresh pizza from the community oven, live music, kids’ art tables, and a casual atmosphere in the heart of downtown Almonte. Children will have the opportunity to show us what community means to them by creating their own unique piece of artwork. Everyone is welcome, whether you are a longtime resident, new to the area, a young family, a senior, a caregiver, or simply someone looking for a friendly evening out.

For MMCF, this gathering is also part of a larger commitment to strengthening community relationships across Mississippi Mills. By bringing people together in accessible and joyful ways, the Fund hopes to spark conversation, build awareness, and encourage more people to take part in shaping a caring, connected, and resilient community.

Learn more about MMCF : www.mmcommunityfund.ca

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Celebrating Solstice Together

• Paddle with Indigenous elder, 1 pm.
• Drumming, Songs & Stories
• Crafts & Family Activities- Wood Carving
• BBQ
• Opening Ceremony 3 pm

Riverside Estates Park, Spring Street, Almonte

Free. (BBQ by donation.)

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Call John at 613-552-7076

• Paddle with Indigenous elder.
• Drumming, Songs & Stories
• Crafts & Family Activities
• Wood Carving- BBQ
• Guided Paddle 1 pm.
• Opening Ceremony 3 pm

Riverside Estates Park, Spring Street, Almonte

Free. (BBQ by donation.)

• Date: Sunday, June 21
• Time: 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
• Location: Almonte Civitan Community Hall
• Address: 500 Almonte Street, Almonte

What’s on the menu?

Our chefs are serving up a full breakfast spread:

• fresh eggs
• crispy bacon
• savory sausages
• golden home fries
• flaky croissants
• hot coffee & more!

BONUS: Every ticket purchased gives you a chance to win a great door prize!

Ticket Information

• Adults: $20 (HST included)
• Children (Under 8): FREE!

How to Buy:

•  In Person: Grab tickets at Baker Bob’s
•  Online: Visit www.almontecivitan.com/shop

Schroeder,  Sheila Rose (nee Smith)

Passed away at home in Pakenham. She is survived by her son Derick and his children, Thomas, Rebekah, Angele, Jason. And her brother Gorman Smith and his children Nancy (Gerry), Rick, Gregg (Nathan), Wendy (Tim) and Lynda (Don). Predeceased by her loving husband Gerry Schroeder, her sister-in-law Peggy, her daughter-in-law Holly Schroeder and her parents Alice and Bill Smith.

Friends and Family may visit at

C.R. Gamble Funeral Home,

127 Church St. Almonte, Ontario, 613-256-3313

On Tuesday June 9, 2026 from 2-4 and 6-8pm. A private graveside service will be held June 10 at Beechwood Cemetery.

Donations to the Dementia Society of your area in lieu of flowers would be appreciated.

 Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com