March Break, scheduled for March 11-15 across the Ottawa Valley, is just around the corner, and there are a number of opportunities to keep busy at the Nick Smith Centre in Arnprior.
There is a full swim, skate and shinny schedule online.
Public skating is free, thanks to the generosity of a number of local sponsors.
Skate times include:
Friday, March 8: 6 p.m.
Saturday, March 10: 3 p.m.
Sunday, March 11: 11 a.m., 2 p.m.
Tuesday, March 12: noon, 2 p.m., 6 p.m.
Wednesday, March 13: noon
Thursday, March 14: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 6 p.m.
Friday, March 15: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 6 p.m.
Saturday, March 16: 3 p.m.
Sunday, March 17: 3 p.m.
Swim times include:
Friday, March 8: 10 a.m., 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 9: 2 p.m.
Sunday, March 10: 2 p.m.
Monday, March 11: 10 a.m., 4 p.m.
Tuesday, March 12: 10 a.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m.
Wednesday, March 13: 10 a.m., 4 p.m.
Thursday, March 14: 10 a.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m.
Friday, March 15: 10 a.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m., 8 p.m.
Saturday, March 16: 2 p.m.
Sunday, March 17: 2 p.m.
The town is also running a March Break camp that is fully booked but there is a waitlist for anyone interested.
There are fees for shinny and swimming. Visit the town’s website for details.
(Written by Sherry Haaima)