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.
Tomorrow: 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 Teen Study Session is taking place from 230-5PM in Scharf Hall during the run-up to high school exams. Join in for independent or collaborative studying in the library. Plenty of yummy snacks will be provided!
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.
Mississippi Mills:
Today: Bidding continues in the Friends of Mississippi Mills Public Library’s Online Auction, featuring the best of Mississippi Mills local services. Proceeds will support Library programming. Place a bid on your favourite items until June 19th at www.32auctions.com/TheBestofMM
Auditions are being held for Finding Neverland, the next production of Riversong Players to be performed in December. Step into a world of imagination, wonder, and adventure with Finding Neverland! Sessions are tonight and Wednesday from 6-8PM at the Almonte Old Town Hall, with Callbacks: June 23rd. Riversong is seeking both ADULT and CHILD performers.
Take part in the Pakenham Pickleball drop-in from 6-9PM at the Stewart Community Hall, 112 MacFarlane Street.
Tomorrow: Bidding continues in the Friends of Mississippi Mills Public Library’s Online Auction, featuring the best of Mississippi Mills local services. Proceeds will support Library programming. Place a bid on your favourite items until June 19th at www.32auctions.com/TheBestofMM
Mississippi Mills Child Care Services is sponsoring a Job Fair from 3-8PM at the Municipal Office Front Entrance on Old Perth Road. Explore a career in Childcare Services at our job fair! With the community’s brand-new child-care facility opening in September, we are recruiting for multiple full-time, part-time and casual positions in our toddler, pre-school, and before & after school programs. If you can’t attend in person, apply on line at www.mississippimills.ca/jobs
Auditions are being held for Finding Neverland, the next production of Riversong Players to be performed in December. Step into a world of imagination, wonder, and adventure with Finding Neverland! There’s a session tonight 6-8PM at the Almonte Old Town Hall, with Callbacks: June 23rd. Riversong is seeking both ADULT and CHILD performers.
Enjoy Line Dancing tonight from 7-8PM in the Upper Hall of the John Levi Community Centre, 182 Bridge Street. Jayla Currie and Sam MacLeod lead the pack. Register via email at the link posted to the Municipality’s Community Events page.
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.
A Pie-Baking Class is offered from 5-730PM at Blue Spoon Atelier Bakery & Cafe 5 Allan Street, Carleton Place Enjoy a refined Hands-On Baking Experience.
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.
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 has posted its Spring Schedule, and shares game information for members at
https://renfrewminorbaseball.com/Pages/1120/General_Information/
Arnprior McNab Braeside United Soccer Schedule is available to members on its website at
https://ambusc.e2esoccer.com/Membership/Default.aspx
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By Rick Stow
