Here’s what’s going on in Arnprior and area over the next 48 hours.
Arnprior:
Take Note: At 2PM on October 25th, the community is welcome to join Chrystal Toop, a proud member of the Pikwàkanagàn First Nation. Chrystal, owner/operator of Blackbird Medicines (blackbirdmedecines.ca), will speak about her practice as an Indigenous Death Doula and practitioner of plant and Land-based spiritual and cultural wellness on unceded Algonquin territory. Chrystal’s talk is free for everyone and refreshments will be served.
Mississippi Mills:
Today: A Meal for All’s Free Community Breakfast takes place from 830-1030AM at 111 Church Street in Almonte. A MEAL FOR ALL strives to build community by providing opportunities to gather and share food.
Tomorrow: Coffee Time Drop-in happens from 10-1130AM at the Pakenham Branch of the Mississippi Mills Public Library.
Destination Almonte presents the Haunted Walk of Almonte October 24th and 25th with guided tours from 6-830PM. Cost is $20 Adults, $15 for Minors. https://calendar.mississippimills.ca/default/Detail/2025-10-17-1800-Haunted-Walk-of-Almonte/a3cb3e7f-43e7-4308-bf43-b37600f6e309
Carleton Place:
Today: Film Screening – “There’s A Place for Me Here” happens from 6-730PM at the Carleton Place Public Library.
Join the Local Immigration Partnership (LIP) team for the screening of “Lanark County Voices … There’s a Place for Me Here,” an inspiring documentary that shares the voices of thirteen members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community living in Lanark County. Through their stories of belonging, challenges, and hope for the future, this film captures both the progress made and the work still ahead in creating a welcoming community for all. The event is a part of the Local Immigration Partnership’s Culture Connect event series – fall edition.
Local Sports:
Arnprior Packers visit the Glengarry Brigade on Friday October 24th at 8PM.
Arnprior Rivermen host the Shawville Pontiacs at the Deep River Arena on Saturday October 25th at 630PM
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By Rick Stow