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.
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.
National Film Board Night happens Wednesday from 630-9PM in the Main Library. The Library is pleased to partner with White Pine Books’ Truth and Reconciliation Book Club to host a public screening of Kanehsatake: 270 Years of Resistance. Released in 1993, this landmark documentary has been seen around the world, winning over a dozen international awards and making history at the Toronto International Film Festival, where it became the first documentary ever to win the Best Canadian Feature award. Free admission, but registration is required to assist with set up. A link to register is found on the Library’s website. https://arnpriorlibrary.libcal.com/event/3996039
Tomorrow: English Lessons for all levels are now being offered Thursdays from 1030AM-230PM in the Main Community Hall at the Arnprior Public Library. The event, in partnership with the Renfrew County District School Board will be offered until the end of June. Lana Johnston (English as a Second Language Instructor for Adults) will be hosting. There are 30 seats available, and registration is encouraged at the link posted on the Library events calendar.
A Mahjong Meet-up takes place from 1230-330PM each Thursday in the Arnprior Library’s Scharf (Scarf) 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: National Film Day is April 15th, and the Mississippi Mills Public Library (MMPL)’s Almonte Branch is presenting a special double feature celebrating Canadian cinema. Room capacity is 30- and with no registration required, join the short line-up early. At 1230PM it’s BlackBerry (2023) about the world’s original smartphone. 2:45PM features The Grizzlies (2018), a true tale about a team of Inuit students whose lives were changed through lacrosse. Free popcorn! (This double feature replaces the MMPL’s usual Film in the Afternoon. There will be no screening on April 22nd).
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 Trivia. Register by emailing programcoordinator@mmyc.ca
Pakenham Youth Soccer Registration is taking place Wednesday, April 15th from 6-8PM at the Stewart Community Centre (112 MacFarlane Street, Pakenham). The initiative runs Monday nights from May 25th to July 20th from 630-730PM. The Pakenham Youth Soccer Program is open to youths born between 2014 and 2021. For more info: www.mississippimills.ca/soccer
Tomorrow: The Mississippi Mills Youth Centre Art Night happens from 5-7PM at the MMYC. Paper Puppet Creations is tonight’s theme for ages 10-18. Email programcoordinator@mmyc.ca
Carleton Place:
Today: The free Community Breakfast occurs from 8-10AM at St. James Anglican Church, 225 Edmund Street. All are welcome.
Tomorrow: Crafternoon for ages 16+ takes place from 2-4PM at A Bunch of Whimsy – 142 Bridge St. It’s a drop-in creative hang every other Thursday of the month. Admission is Pay What You Can, with a suggested donation $5. If you have questions, please contact hello@craftcycle.ca
A Neurographic Line Art workshop will be conducted from 630-9PM at Carleton Place Gallery, 210 Bridge Street by Rick Roberts. It’s a 2.5 hour workshop designed to connect you with your creativity and uncover new paths of self-discovery. A list of supplies that must be purchased in advance is posted to the Town of Carleton Place online events calendar.
Local Sports:
Renfrew Minor Baseball (serving families from Renfrew, Arnprior, Douglas, etc.) is gearing up for its 2026 season, with practices and opening games typically starting late April / early May.
Divisions run from T-Ball through Senior, meaning diamonds will be busy most evenings. Arnprior-area minor softball also shifts into spring/summer play through municipal and association programs.
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By Rick Stow
