Here’s what’s going on in Arnprior and area over the next 48 hours.
Arnprior:
Today: A Scrabble Club Meet-Up happens from Noon-2PM at the Arnprior Library’s Art Corridor in the lower level. The library has several game boards and provides a cup of coffee for Adult players.
The Garden Club/Seed Library group discusses native plants, pollinators, seeds and more on Tuesdays from 6-730PM in the Main Community Hall of the Arnprior Library.
Tomorrow: Wednesday Baby Rhyme Time. Join the Library for its midweek story time of giggles and fun for babies and their caregivers. The event happens from 1130-Noon in Scharf Hall. Registration is required for this 6 week session which features stories, rhymes and of course lots of bubbles. Signup is underway, and you require valid library cards for both you and your baby to successfully register.
A Health Unit Outreach session occurs from Noon-330PM Wednesday in the Gaumond Room of the Main Library. Visit with one of Renfrew County District Health Unit nurses at the library to find out more about their services and resources. You’ll be able to pick up a well water testing kit, naloxone kits and information about the health unit’s various programs including immunization clinics, drug prevention, registration for the Canadian Dental Plan among many other services.
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.
Take Note: The Arnprior and District Museum invites you to the Fibre Arts Drop In, to occur on Sunday June 14th at 2PM as local Spinner and Weaver Jenny Croft will lead a free, family-friendly public fibre arts drop in. Find out about the Museum’s new loom and spinning equipment that are available for public use.
Mississippi Mills:
Today: The North Lanark Regional Museum shares Echoes of the Past, Music in Mississippi Mills until the end of May. The Museum is open from 10AM-3PM and is located at 647 River Road in Almonte. Discover the evolution of music in the home, the role of music in the church and the community.
The Mississippi Mills Youth Centre provides a Kitchen Party from 5-7PM at the MMYC, 134 Main Street East.
It’s for Youth ages 10-18 to enhance their kitchen skills. Register by contacting programcoordinator@mmyc.ca
Tomorrow: 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 theme being Tech Time. Register by emailing programcoordinator@mmyc.ca
“Readings from Grist From the Mill” will be conducted by Almonte resident, writer and poet Susan Macaulay, who hosts an informal hour featuring selections from her recently published poetryzine at the Almonte Branch of the Mississippi Mills Public Library. The lighthearted rhyming poems are inspired and/or linked to familiar landscapes (and waterscapes) from in and around Mississippi Mills. If you appreciate rhyming poetry written in the style of Dr. Seuss, you will surely enjoy Susan’s work. No charge. Everyone welcome. Susan will also have some on hand for sale at the reading.
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.
True Crime Tuesday takes place from 6-8PM at Dark and Deadly Cafe, 1 Costello Drive, Unit 5. For information, call 613-253-2666.
Play Civitan Radio Bingo, Every Tuesday on 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.
Foundry Trivia Night happens from 630-830PM at Foundry Coffee Bar 122 Bridge Street, Carleton Place
Tickets are $20 each + tax. Join us for a night of TRIVIA with host Cody Wilby! Beverage of choice included in ticket price! Doors open at 6:00pm. Full menu from Foundry Coffee Bar will be available so you can grab a sandwich, brownie etc. before we get started. If you have any questions, email info@foundrycollective.ca
Tomorrow: The free Community Breakfast occurs from 8-10AM at St. James Anglican Church, 225 Edmund Street. All are welcome.
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
