Here’s what’s going on in Arnprior and area over the next 48 hours.
Arnprior:
Today: Autism Ontario has embraced tie dye shirts as each shirt is different, just as each child is different. In solidarity, Arnprior Recreation has added an additional craft program program to commemorate World Autism Day on Wednesday April 2nd. Youth can join in along with free pizza and juice. Resident cost is $15.00, non-resident $22.50
Register online now! https://ow.ly/gvVL50VoUbb
Tomorrow: The Town of Arnprior will be hosting a Community Open House as part of the Age Friendly Community Plan Renewal process. All residents are invited to drop in on Thursday, April 3rd to the Age Friendly Community Plan: Community Open House anytime between 3:30pm-5:30pm at the Arnprior Public Library.
Mississippi Mills:
Today: Mississippi Valley Field Naturalists’ (MVFN) Early Morning Bird Walks will be held each Wednesday in April. The April 2nd excursion will be along the Ottawa Valley Recreational Trail, from 630-830AM. Meet at the Almonte branch of the Mississippi Mills Public Library. Leader: Ken Allison. You do not need to register in advance, but please sign the standard MVFN waiver sheet upon arrival. It will be cold so dress warmly and have appropriate footwear. Don’t forget your binoculars!
Baby Time and Story Time are held at the Almonte Branch of the Mississippi Mills Public Library. Baby Time is from 10-1030AM and features songs, rhymes and stories for ages 0-12 months, with caregiver. Story Time is for ages 1-4 with caregiver.
The Almonte Civitan Community Luncheon happens from 1130-130PM. Advance ticket sales only.
Join the Mississippi Mills Public Library for a free community panel discussion inspired by Jonathan Haidt’s book, ‘The Anxious Generation,’ – The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness. The event is from 630-8PM. Register at www.missmillslibrary.com/current-programs.
Tomorrow: A Meal for All’s Free Community Breakfast takes place at 111 Church Street in Almonte from 830-1030AM
Take Note: Due to the storm warnings of snow and freezing rain, accepting applications for the Veterans Banners in Pakenham at the Pakenham Public Library that was to have taken place this past Saturday, March 29th, has been rescheduled to Thursday, April 10th, 2025 between 3:30pm and 6:30pm at the Pakenham Library.
Carleton Place:
Today: The Free Community Breakfast happens at St. James Anglican Church, 225 Edmund Street from 830-1030AM
Cookbook Book Club’s next session is Wednesday, April 2nd from 6:30-8pm. The theme this month is “Deceptively Delicious” or foods that look like they shouldn’t taste as good as they do. Please bring enough for everyone to have a little sample and don’t forget to also bring your recipe to share. This session will be drop in this month—no registration required! As our library is a nut-free space, we ask that you please try to keep your dishes peanut free.
The Horticultural Society’s Monthly Meeting happens from 7-9PM at Zion Memorial Church. The topic presented by Chloe Hurst will be, “This Gothic Garden Lives in Carleton Place.”
Local Sports:
The EOJHL’s Barkley Cup will be decided between the Richardson Division finalists, the Carleton Place Junior Canadians and the Martin Division Camps, the Ottawa Junior Canadians. Game One last night went to the Ottawa side, 3-0. Game Two in the series is Saturday, Ottawa visits Carleton Place at 730PM. Tuesday April 8th, Carleton Place is in Ottawa at 720PM. Wednesday April 9th Ottawa is in Carleton Place at 7PM. Saturday April 12th, Carleton Place is in Ottawa at 720 (if necessary).
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By Rick Stow