Here is a quick snapshot of what’s happening around town the next 48 hours.
TODAY: The Arnprior Public Library invites you to test your skill and strategy at their weekly Community Chess Club meet up. The in-person sessions happen every Wednesday at noon in the Art Corridor. The Library supplies the boards, you bring the interest and love for the game. All ages and skill levels welcome!
TODAY: An open jam session welcomes local musicians to the Horton Community Centre every Wednesday at 7:00 pm. All skill levels, abilities, and instruments welcome for a laid back, in-the-round style session! Free to attend.
TOMORROW: Renfrew will hit the water this Thursday with a paddle along the beautiful Bonnechere River. Bring your kayak, canoe, or paddleboard and meet at the Riverview Drive boat launch at 6:00 pm to join for free, or reach out ahead of time to Mad River Paddle Co. at madriverpaddleco@gmail.com to rent for just $25. Bring your own lifejacket and whistle, as well as other mandatory items depending on your craft of choice.
TOMORROW: The Renfrew Public Library calls on all hard-boiled sleuths to solve the mystery of what to read next with Cuppa Crime Book Club! Mystery, true crime, and thrillers readers unite to share recommendations and chat about their latest reads every second Thursday of the month. The group also reads a crime book each month and then meets to discuss the twists and turns. Registration Required 18+
TOMORROW: The Eganville Legion hosts its Thursday Dinner and Dance at their branch office, 57 Veterans Way this Thursday, August 6. Honey Garlic Pork Tenderloin with roasted potato, salad, desert, and coffee or tea served from 5:00 to 6:00 pm followed by music until 8:00 pm. $18/person. Call 613-628-2802 to reserve.
THIS MONTH: The Cobden, Arnprior, and Renfrew Agricultural Societies present the Renfrew County Fair Jackpot 50/50. Proceeds from the raffle support community events and invest in improvements for all three volunteer-led organizations. Buy your tickets online, at the Cobden Fair August 28-30, or the Renfrew Fair September 10-13.
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Local Sports:
Registration is open for the upcoming season for both Renfrew and Arnprior Minor Hockey, with parents in both communities encouraged to sign up online.
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