Here’s what’s going on in Arnprior and area over the next 48 hours.
Arnprior:
Take Note: The Arnprior Community Choir presents, “Sing Noel” on Friday December 5th at 730PM and Saturday December 6th at 2PM at Glad Tidings Pentecostal Church on Baskin Drive. Tickets are available at White Pine Books, 152 John Street North for $20 Adult, $10 for Children 12 and under. Cash only, and No Refunds.
Mississippi Mills:
Today: Baby Time happens from 10-1030AM at the Almonte Branch of the Mississippi Mills Public Library.
It features songs, rhymes and stories for children up to 12 months with their caregivers. Afterwards, there is time to socialize with other babies.
The Municipality is thrilled to offer FREE skating for little ones and those young at heart, with the Parents ‘n Tots Skate, on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11AM to Noon at the John Levi Community Centre (182 Bridge Street, Almonte). For more information, visit www.mississippimills.ca/skating
Christmas Tea at the North Lanark Regional Museum happens with two sittings- the first at 11AM, the second at 130PM. Cost of admission is $20 per person for tea, sandwiches, squares and cookies. To buy or reserve tickets, visit northlanarkregionalmuseum.com
Free Seniors Skating takes place from 1-3PM at the John Levi Community Centre in Almonte.
Free Community Skating in Pakenham takes place from 1-3PM at the Stewart Community Centre.
Pick-Up Hockey for Grades 6-9 (full equipment required) takes place in Pakenham from 4-5PM. Cost to participate is $5 per person. For more information, including cancellation dates, visit mississppimills.ca/hockey
The Spanish Conversation Group meets at the Almonte Library branch (every second Wednesday) from 4-5PM. This is a casual Spanish conversation group so some knowledge of Spanish is required to participate.
Tomorrow: 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.
Join the Almonte Civitan Club for their final Community Luncheon of 2025, at the Civitan Hall from 1130AM to 130PM. Enjoy a menu featuring Civitan tourtiere, baked beans, green salad with apple cider vinaigrette dressing, cranberries, chili sauce, gravy, buns and butter. Trifle for dessert, tea and coffee. Tickets are $23 (including HST) and are available at Baker Bob’s or online www.almontecivitan.com/shop.
Pick-Up Hockey for Grades 6-9 takes place at the John Levi Community Centre in Almonte from 4-5PM. Full equipment is required. Cost is $5 per person.
Pick-Up Hockey for Grades 10 to U21 (full equipment required) takes place in Pakenham from 4-5PM. Cost to participate is $5 per person. For more information, including cancellation dates, visit mississppimills.ca/hockey
Carleton Place:
Today: The Free Community Breakfast is offered from 830-1030AM at St. James Anglican Church, 225 Edmund Street.
The Horticultural Society AGM and Potluck occurs from 7-9PM at Zion Memorial Church, 37 Franklin Street.
Local Sports:
Arnprior Packers host the Carleton Place Junior B Canadians on Friday December 5th at the Nick Smith Centre, beginning at 730PM
Arnprior Rivermen visit the South Grenville Rangers on Friday December 5th at the Alaine Chartrand Arena, beginning at 730PM.
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By Rick Stow