Coming Soon to Mississippi Mills

Coming Soon to Mississippi Mills - theHumm April 2015

Here are a few things to keep an eye out for in the coming months in Mississippi Mills.

Bike aficionados are no doubt already anticipating the onset of Mississippi Mills Bicycle Month in June — check them out on Facebook, and give them a shout if you want to organize a bike-related event. In the meantime, you can let friends and visitors know that they will soon be able to rent the distinctive purple bikes that are a staple of the Ottawa-based Right Bike community bike share service.

Right Bike is a social enterprise managed by Causeway Work Centre — a not-for-profit agency that empowers and supports people in overcoming disabilities and other challenges to help them find rewarding work and live more independently. Initially developed in the bike-friendly climate of Hintonburg, there are now sixteen Right Bike Hubs in Ottawa where people can rent bikes for a very modest price ($5 for a day or $20 for a three-day pass). The new hub, to be located outside the Info Centre at the Almonte Old Town Hall, is Right Bike’s first rural location! Jeff Mills, one of the organizers and chief pedal-pushers of Bicycle Month, has been working with Right Bike to bring their socially-conscious model to Mississippi Mills. He hopes that they can benefit from the burgeoning bike scene out here, and the Town can benefit from their well-established brand and network of renters. Look for more details about the Right Bike hub in the May issue of theHumm.

Old Friends and New Beginnings in Almonte

If you’re exploring downtown Almonte in April, keep an eye out for a familiar shop that has been on hiatus for the past while. Vicki Racey is re-opening her popular Vintage Wear/Ware shop full of clothing, housewares and costumes that run the gamut from gently used to “blasts from the past”. This time around, she will be located at the back of 65 Mill Street (the former TYPS Youth Centre space), which can be accessed by strolling down the quirky tunnel that leads to the Barley Mow. She will be having a “soft opening” some time in April, and plans to hold a grand opening later in the spring, so stay tuned!

Also in the “opening soon” department, Lori and Rene Reynen are pleased and excited to announce the opening of their second New Beginnings store in May at 8–10 Mill Street in Almonte (in the Heritage Mall). The Reynens explain: “having opened a store in Westport six years ago, Almonte seemed like the perfect match for a second gallery/gift store, due to the positive attitude of Almonte merchants and the encouragement of local customers. While we will have many products for your home, cottage and personal needs, we try to focus on Canadian and local artists who specialize in pottery, wood, art, clay, glass and jewellery. Many of our artists will be in the store from time to time, and we will let you know their dates.” Stay tuned for more details!

Sally Hansen:April Fool! - theHumm April 2015

By Sally Hansen

Art… and Soul

My mother claimed credit for delivering me five weeks early to be an April Fool, but I’m convinced it was my destiny. It’s a great birthday. People remember it. It forces you t......

Coming Soon to Mississippi Mills - theHumm April 2015