Here is a quick snapshot of what’s happening around town the next 48 hours.
TODAY: Join the McNab/Braeside Weekly Paddle Group every Monday morning at Burnstown Beach for a relaxed kayaking or paddleboarding outing. The free, social group welcomes all skill levels and offers a chance to enjoy the outdoors, meet new people, and take in the scenery at a leisurely pace.
TODAY: Whatknots Knitting Circle returns to the Arnprior Library this Monday, August 24, from 10:00 to 11:30 AM! A great social gathering of those who love to get creative. This informal group meets downstairs at the fireplace during the summer months. Participants bring their current yarn projects share ideas and conversation in a creative environment.
TODAY: The Renfrew OPP hosts a free family-friendly First Responders Kids Day this Monday, August 24! Meet with the local detachment’s Youth in Policing Initiative, local police, fire, and paramedic service members, take part in interactive safety activities, and enjoy free food and games from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Renfrew Armouries.
TOMORROW: The Renfrew Public Library hosts a weekly technology workshop every Tuesday at 1:00 pm. Come with questions and problems and learn the basics of computers, tablets, and phones. For ages 18+.
THIS WEEK: The Eganville Photography Club is hosting a public photo exhibition titled “Carved in Time: The Bonnechere Valley” at Charlie’s Eatery located at 107 Bonnechere Street West in Eganville, ON. The display runs until August 31, 2026, as part of the 25th-anniversary celebrations of the amalgamation of Bonnechere Valley
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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