Here’s what’s going on in Arnprior and area over the next 48 hours.
Arnprior:
Take Note: A reading in five parts of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” by talented and enthusiastic readers takes place Saturday from 7-9PM at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 47 McLachlin Street South in Arnprior. In between the staves (or parts) all voices in the room are encouraged to join in for a singing of carols old and new, traditional and not traditional to the accompaniment of a mighty pipe organ. Afterwards, come downstairs for coffee, tea, and goodies sweet and fattening. There is no admission charge for the event nor the treats. The event is billed as a wonderful way to join with community and get into whatever sort of spirit calls you!
Mississippi Mills:
Today: A Parents ‘n Tots Skate occurs from 11AM to Noon at the John Levi Community Centre. Admission is free.
Pick-Up Hockey for Grades 10-U21 happens from 4-5PM at the John Levi Community Centre. Admission is $5, and full equipment is required.
Tomorrow: 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
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
Carleton Place:
Today: The Carleton Place Community Lunch takes place from Noon-1PM at Zion Memorial Church, 37 Franklin Street.
Civitan Weekly Bingo is on from 430-9PM at the Carleton Place Arena, 75 Neelin Street.
Play Civitan Radio Bingo, Every Tuesday on our sister station 88.1 myFM, 6:10 – 7:00 p.m. For more info, call Lynda 613-257-5214. Buy your cards (9 faces for $10) in CP at Giant Tiger, A Bunch of Whimsy, Applecheeks, Temptations, Mitchells Independent and at Clayton General Store in Clayton.
Tomorrow: Free Community Breakfast happens from 830-1030AM at St. James Anglican Church. All are welcome to a hot breakfast.
Local Sports:
Arnprior Packers visit the Smiths Falls Junior Bears on Thursday December 11th, beginning at 730PM
Arnprior Rivermen host the Manotick Mariners on Saturday December 13th at the Nick Smith Centre, beginning at 530PM.
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By Rick Stow