Here’s what’s going on in Arnprior and area over the next 48 hours.
Arnprior:
Today: A Community Chess Club meet-up takes place from Noon-5PM in the Art Corridor of the Arnprior Public Library. This is an informal meetup for all ages and skill levels.
A Therapy Dog Visit happens every Wednesday from 3-330PM at the Arnprior Public Library as Clancy and his handler Angela to meet with library visitors. Clancy is a happy Glen of Imaal Terrier. His breed is originally from Ireland. They were farm dogs and used for hunting fox and badger. Stop by to meet Clancy as he gains more community hours through the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Program in partnership with the Arnprior Public Library.
LEGO Lounge takes place in the Main Community Hall of the Arnprior Public Library from 345-445PM for children ages 5 and up. This free drop-in program enables children to build with our extensive LEGO collection, and then have their creation placed on display in the library. Snacks are provided. Attending children need to present their Arnprior Library card.
Tomorrow: A Mahjong Meet-up takes place from 1230-330PM each Thursday in the Arnprior Library’s Scharf Hall. Adults who are looking to learn this game are most welcome to join.
A Therapy Dog Visit happens every Thursday, as the Arnprior Library welcomes Cooper and his handler Carrie to meet with library visitors. Cooper is a super friendly Golden Retriever and always loves making new friends. Stop by to meet Cooper as he gains more community hours through the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Program.
Dungeons & Dragons happens Thursdays in the Arnprior Library’s Main Community Hall from 300-450PM. This Dungeons & Dragons program is for both experienced players and those new to the game. Participants are in grades 5 – 8. Snacks are provided. If you’d like to join, please email Carolyn: youth@arnpriorlibrary.ca
Take Note: The Arnprior and District Museum Summer Experimentation Station registration is OPEN! The initiative make films, build planets, measures slime, jousts in giant cardboard castles, and breaks pirate codes! The summer camp fosters cooperation and creative problem-solving across History, Art, and Science indoors and outdoors all summer long. Full weekly theme descriptions will be available in May but note that every day runs from 8:30AM-3:30PM June 29th to August 28th (Extended hours 7:45-4:30 available for an additional fee). Join in for just a day, a week or all summer! Learn more and register at www.arnprior.ca/camps
Mississippi Mills:
Today: The Municipality is thrilled to offer FREE skating for little ones! The Parents ‘n Tots Skate happens Wednesdays from 11AM-Noon at the John Levi Community Centre (182 Bridge Street, Almonte). Visit www.mississippimills.ca/skating for more info.
A Seniors Skate happens from 1-3PM at the John Levy Community Centre in Almonte.
Riversong Players present The Strings of the Violin from 1-2PM and 7-8PM at the Almonte Old Town Hall, 14 Bridge Street. An original play by Alisse Lee Goldenberg, The Strings of the Violin tells the story of Jewish children during WWII who, amidst fear and uncertainty, turn to imagination and folklore to find hope. Matinee and evening performances.
Discovery Days happens from 5-7PM at the Mississippi Mills Youth Centre, 134 Main Street East. It’s a free program for ages 10-18, with this week’s them being Game Night. Register by emailing programcoordinator@mmyc.ca
Tomorrow: Riversong Players present The Strings of the Violin from 1-2PM and 7-8PM at the Almonte Old Town Hall, 14 Bridge Street. An original play by Alisse Lee Goldenberg, The Strings of the Violin tells the story of Jewish children during WWII who, amidst fear and uncertainty, turn to imagination and folklore to find hope. Matinee and evening performances.
Pick-Up Hockey for Grades 6-9 occurs from 4-5PM at the John Levy Community Centre in Almonte.
The Mississippi Mills Youth Centre Art Night happens from 5-7PM at the MMYC. Clay Creations is tonight’s theme for ages 10-18. Email programcoordinator@mmyc.ca
Carleton Place:
Today: The Carleton Place & District Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting occurs from 730-930AM at the Mississippi Golf Club, Almonte. All members are invited to attend.
The free Community Breakfast occurs from 8-10AM at St. James Anglican Church, 225 Edmund Street. All are welcome.
Tomorrow: Pints Against Humanity happens from 630-830PM at Stalwart Brewing Company, 10 High Street. It’s a twisted take on Cards Against Humanity. Teams compete to come up with the most hilariously inappropriate answers to fill-in-the-blank prompts, all while enjoying a pint (or two) of your favourite brew. Laughs, prizes, and a whole lot of good-natured debauchery guaranteed. Teams consist of 2-4 people. Admission of $25 per person gets you: one pint of anything on tap and snacks to share, as well as entry to the game with chances to win prizes.
Local Sports:
EOJHL Playoff Action resumes tomorrow, with the Ottawa Junior Canadians in Casselman to play the Vikings at 730PM; and, if necessary, the Renfrew Junior Timberwolves in Smiths Falls against the Junior Bears at 730PM.
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By Rick Stow