Here’s what’s going on in Arnprior and area over the next 48 hours.
Arnprior:
Today: Welcome to the Night of Nostalgia at the Nick Smith Centre! Get ready to travel back in time and relive the good ol’ days on Friday November 7th, at 9:00 PM. Join us for a night filled with classic tunes, glowing decorations, and memories that will last a lifetime. Let’s make new memories while reminiscing about the past. Don’t miss out on this blast from the past!
Tomorrow: The Arnprior and District Museum is hosting a joint exhibition from November 2025 through March 2026 with artists Yulia Shtern and Sanjay Sundram about art action and climate change. To kick off the event, the Museum is hosting a panel with the artists and Dr. Kelvin Ng from the University of Regina. Join us for deep conversation and refreshments from 2-4PM.
Mississippi Mills:
Today: Coffee Time Drop-in happens from 10-1130AM at the Pakenham Branch of the Mississippi Mills Public Library.
Tomorrow: The Clayton Remembrance Service takes place Saturday at 1045AM at the Clayton Cenotaph. Organized by Almonte Legion Branch 240, veterans will march from Clayton Hall to the Cenotaph (across from Clayton General Store – 2862 Tatlock Road). The ceremony begins at 11 a.m. and will include the laying of wreaths.
A Turtle Painting workshop takes place at JB Arts, 64 Mill Street in Almonte from 1-4PM. Real turtles will not actually be lacquered, it’s an event involving canvas and acrylics. Create your own turtle-inspired painting in a fun, step-by-step class guided by local artist Donna Naprstek. The session also features guest speaker David Seburn, freshwater turtle specialist at the Canadian Wildlife Federation. Cost is $30 but additional donations are welcome. All proceeds support Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust and its work to protect ecologically sensitive lands across our watershed.
Register here: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/mississippi-madawaska-land-trust/events/turtle-painting-workshop/
The Fabulous Heartbeats perform at the Almonte Civitan Hall. Doors open at 730PM. Tickets are $30. They are available at Baker Bob’s, Nicholson’s in Pakenham, the Clayton General Store and Burns Jewelers in Carleton Place. You can also obtain them online at www.almontecivitan.com/shop. Proceeds go to the Civitan Accessible Playground Project.
Carleton Place:
Tomorrow: Arts Carleton Place is once again holding the Itty Bitty Show at the Carleton Place Arena. 53 artists and artisans will be offering up their work for $200 or less, with most pieces in the $50 range. The show will run November 8th and 9th at the CP Arena from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm. with Free Parking and Free Admission.
Join the Carleton Place Public library on Saturday, November 8th from 10AM-1PM for the 3rd Annual Mini Maker Craft Fair. Admission is free for this amazing event where all the vendors are 16 years old or under. CASH is preferred as most vendors will not have any other option. RONA Carleton Place is sponsoring the event again this year and providing an amazing door prize for one lucky attendee! Thank you to the Town of Carleton Place Recreation and Culture Department and the Town of Carleton Place for the Community Enrichment Grant that will help make this special event possible.
The Heritage Museum invites you to its “Thriftmas” pop-up sale from 10AM-4PM. Shop our thrift and vintage items and find unique, affordable and sustainable gifts for everyone on your Christmas list. The museum is located at 267 Edmund Street.
Local Sports:
Arnprior Packers host the Smiths Falls Junior Bears at the NSC this evening at 730PM.
Arnprior Rivermen play the Paugan Falls Rapids at the Gatineau Valley Arena on Friday November 7th at 730PM.
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By Rick Stow
