Here’s what’s going on in Arnprior and area over the next 48 hours.
Arnprior:
Today: Junior Youth Night is at the NSC from 5-6PM, followed by Youth Night from 6-8PM.
Tomorrow: The Arnprior and District Museum presents Noche Latina from 6-8PM. Celebrate Latin American music and dance; Hear local singers, learn how to dance, and sample warming snacks at this free family-friendly event.
The Arnprior Santa Claus Parade is on from 6PM to 9PM. It begins at Winners Circle Drive and follows the traditional route along Daniel to Edey, over to John Street and down John to Madawaska Street. As the floats make their way back up Daniel to disperse, Santa will disembark at the Legion to meet the kids.
Take Note: There will be street closures associated with the Parade, and routes will be blocked off beginning earlier in the afternoon.
Mississippi Mills:
Today: Friday is a PA Day for the Upper Canada District School Board. Mississippi Mills is presenting a Movie and Skate at the John Levi Community Centre in Almonte. Bring the kids and enjoy a FREE public skate from 1-3pm and a movie, Kung Fu Panda 4, (upstairs in the Upper Hall) from 2-3:30pm. The Mississippi Mills Youth Centre will provide a canteen full of goodies for purchase.
Tomorrow: The annual Clayton Christmas Bazaar is on from 9AM – 3PM. It’s a day of shopping, eating and fun! Many local vendors with a wide variety of amazing products. FREE Admission; the event is CASH SALES ONLY – Lunch available
Carleton Place:
Today: The Carleton Place Public Library offers a “Winter Camp” theme for its PA Day activities, this afternoon from 1:30 to 3:30PM. Parents, please plan to stay as most activities are self-directed, and the afternoon will include a special “I Spy.”
Tomorrow: The Army Navy Air Force Club’s “Sip N Shop” starts at 9AM
The Art for Aid Big Christmas Sale is on from 11am – 6pm, at Carleton Place Gallery
The Children’s Holiday Market begins at 1pm, at Zion Memorial Church
Downtown Carleton Place is presenting Winterfest on Saturday November 23rd from 4-8PM, with shopping and a night market, as well as horse-drawn wagon rides.
Local Sports:
EOJHL: Friday, November 22nd: the Embrun Panthers are in Perth to play the Blue Wings at 730PM, the Richmond Royals are in Arnprior versus the Packers- also a 730 start, the Glengarry Brigade are in Winchester to take on the Hawks at 8:15PM. Saturday November 23rd the Renfrew Timberwolves are in Carleton Place versus the Canadians at 7:30PM. Sunday November 24th the Winchester Hawks visit the Richmond Royals at 1:20PM, the Perth Blue Wings play the Panthers in Embrun at 1:30, the Athens Aeros are in Renfrew against the Timberwolves at 7PM, the Ottawa West Golden Knights are in Casselman at 730, while the Arnprior Packers host the Smiths Falls Junior Bears- also at 730PM start. Tuesday November 26th the Ottawa West Golden Knights are at the Earl Armstrong Arena versus the Ottawa Junior Canadians at 720PM.
EOSL: Nov. 23rd Arnprior Rivermen host the Manotick Mariners at 530PM- an early start time due to the Santa Claus Parade
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By Rick Stow