Here’s what’s going on in Arnprior and area over the next 48 hours.
Arnprior:
Take Note: The Arnprior Community Choir & Valley Concert Band presents, Music! Music! Music! on Saturday, March 7th, at 3PM in the Nick Smith Centre Community Hall in Arnprior. Free will donations are welcome
Mississippi Mills:
Today: The Parents ‘n Tots Skate happens Tuesdays (and Wednesdays) from 11AM-Noon at the John Levi Community Centre (182 Bridge Street, Almonte).
Pick-Up Hockey for Grades 10-U21 happens from 4-5PM at the John Levi Community Centre. Admission is $5, and full equipment is required.
Tomorrow: The Municipality is thrilled to offer FREE skating for little ones! The Parents ‘n Tots Skate happens Wednesdays from 11AM-Noon at the John Levi Community Centre (182 Bridge Street, Almonte). Visit www.mississippimills.ca/skating for more info.
A Seniors Skate happens from 1-3PM at the John Levi Community Centre in Almonte.
The Pakenham Community Skate takes place at 112 MacFarlane Street in Pakenham from 1-3PM
Pick-Up Hockey for Grades 6-9 happens from 4-5PM at the Stewart Community Centre in Pakenham. Admission is $5, and full equipment is required.
Carleton Place:
Today: Introduction to Watercolours, a six-week beginner course runs from 1030AM-Noon at the Carleton Place Collective, 155 Industrial Avenue, March 3rd, 10th, 24th, 31st and April 7th and 14th. Cost of $240 includes all materials. https://paintwithjanet.ticketsplease.ca/product/introduction-to-watercolours/
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.
Play Civitan Radio Bingo, Every Tuesday on our sister station 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.
The Carleton Place & District Chamber of Commerce is proud to officially launch its International Women’s Day 2026 celebration. On March 4th from 5-9PM, women in business, leadership, and community will come together for an inspiring evening focused on mentorship, connection, and growth at the Grand Hotel, 7 Bridge Street. This event is about learning from one another, sharing experience, and recognizing the power of lifting others as we rise. Taking part are keynote speaker Shelagh Cummins, an incredible panel of women leaders, and a closing inspiration you won’t want to miss.
More information: https://cpchamber.com/international-womens-day-event/
The Library Cookbook Club happens from 630-730PM at 101 Beckwith Street. March is: Dips and Spreads Month! Get into a spread of flavors! Join us and share those irresistible dips and spreads that elevate any gathering.
The Horticultural Society Monthly Meeting occurs from 7-9PM at Zion Memorial United Church, 37 Franklin Street. Learn about Modern Sustainable Gardening Practices with speaker Alberto Esteban. Membership fees are $15.00 annually. Guests are $5.00 per meeting
Local Sports:
EOJHL Playoffs tonight feature Game two of the Martin Division semi-final as the Ottawa West Golden Knights visit the Ottawa Junior Canadians at 720PM. Wednesday at 8PM the Arnprior Packers play the Junior Timberwolves at 8PM in Game Two of their Richardson Division semi-final at 8PM, while the Smiths Falls Junior Bears play the Royals in Richmond at 830PM.
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By Rick Stow
