Here’s what’s going on in Arnprior and area over the next 48 hours.
Arnprior:
Take Note: Now that Priorpalooza is in the rearview mirror, the Town of Arnprior’s Summer Events schedule is proceeding apace. The School’s Out Beach Party is a newer favourite on the Arnprior Summer Calendar. The feature is presented by Kirk Orthodontics, offering Family-friendly orthodontic care for patients age 7 to adults. It’s June 26th, starting at 5PM, at Robert Simpson Park in Arnprior.
Mississippi Mills:
Today: A Meal for All presents its Free Community Breakfast from 830-1030AM at 111 Church Street in Almonte.
The Jump on a Bike Participaction Sports Challenge happens from 930-1030AM at the Alameda by the Almonte Library Branch. Stay on the Trail, or do a longer ride- you decide. Be sure to log your totals! https://www.mississippimills.ca/GetActive
The businesses of the Destination Almonte Association are thrilled to invite you to our Summer Night Market! Join in Thursday, June 19th from 5-8PM for an evening of live music, sidewalk sales, vendor pop-ups, street treats, and small-town fun.
Almonte Readers & Writers is pleased to invite you to delve ~ In close conversation with writers, as part of the 2025 Lanark Lit Festival of Writing. The festival’s June delve event presents a conversation between Amanda West Lewis and Tim Wynne-Jones, about anything and everything from 630-8PM at 451 Ottawa Street in Almonte.
Tomorrow: Pakenham Drop-In Coffee Time happens at the Library Branch from 10-1130AM
The Conversational French Club is on at the Almonte Library Branch from 10:30 to 1130AM
The June Makerspace workshop is happening Friday, with two sessions to choose from: select either 1-230PM, or 3-430PM at the Pakenham Branch of the Mississippi Mills Public Library. The project is to construct a wooden rearview mirror car charm. Participation is free with your library card, but registration is required. Limited spots!
Carleton Place:
Today: Join us on Thursday, June 19th at 1pm for an Information Session with Service Canada. They’ll be presenting a session on the Guaranteed Income Supplement and how you can apply for it, as well as giving an update on the more recent Canada Dental Plan. Registration for this session is required. Please send your name and phone number to Heidi at hsinnett@carletonplace.ca
Light refreshments will be served.
Local Sports:
The Arnprior McNab-Braeside United Soccer Club offers players age 4-50+ the opportunity to play soccer at the right level in their age group. See the program page on their website for details.
https://ambusc.ca/membership-with-ambusc/
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By Rick Stow