Here’s what’s going on in Arnprior and area over the next 48 hours.
Arnprior:
Today: Whatknots Knitting Circle happens from 10-1130AM in Scharf Hall of the Arnprior Public Library. It’s a great social gathering of those who love to get creative. Participants bring their current yarn projects share ideas and conversation in a creative environment.
A Therapy Dog Visit occurs between 3-330PM at the Arnprior Library. Every Monday, Maggie and her handler meet with library visitors, especially the after school crowd. Maggie is a delightful Golden Retriever and always loves making new friends. She loves spreading joy throughout the library and will gravitate to cuddles and a treat afterwards. Stop by to meet Maggie as she gains more community hours through the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Program.
Monday Moments Yoga takes place in the Main Community Hall of the Arnprior Library from 315-4PM. It’s a relaxing yoga session with Alexandra Leslie, and all skill levels are welcome. The library supplies yoga mats for this free program. Your library card is required for participation.
Learn English with us is an Adult Program offered from 430-7PM in the Art Corridor, lower level of the Arnprior Public Library. Newcomers are welcome to attend this free drop-in ESL program led by a qualified volunteer tutor. If you have not attended previously, please complete the registration form so that your attendance can be anticipated.
A French Conversation meet-up happens from 545-645PM in Scharf Hall at the Arnprior Public Library. The program is led by volunteers Melanie and Angelique, and all levels of French learners are welcome.
Take Note: The Arnprior and District Museum Summer Experimentation Station registration is OPEN! The initiative make films, build planets, measures slime, jousts in giant cardboard castles, and breaks pirate codes! The summer camp fosters cooperation and creative problem-solving across History, Art, and Science indoors and outdoors all summer long. Full weekly theme descriptions will be available in May but note that every day runs from 8:30AM-3:30PM June 29th to August 28th (Extended hours 7:45-4:30 available for an additional fee). Join in for just a day, a week or all summer! Learn more and register at www.arnprior.ca/camps
Mississippi Mills:
Today: Echoes of the Past: Music in Mississippi Mills is the exhibition on display at the North Lanark Regional Museum. Discover the evolution of music in the home, the role of music in the church and the community, and music in wartime. The exhibit runs until to May 2026 at the museum, open Monday-Saturday from 10AM-3PM.
A Public Skate takes place from 4-5PM at the John Levi Community Centre in Almonte. Public Skating fees apply.
The Mississippi Mills Youth Centre offers Beauty Basics from 5-7PM at the MMYC. It’s a free program for youth ages 10-18 focusing on Self Care and Beauty Basics. Register by contacting programcoordinator@mmyc.ca
Tomorrow: 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.
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
Carleton Place:
Today: The Beyond Curling Social Scene happens from 1130AM-330PM at the Curling Club, 120 Patterson Crescent.
Tomorrow: 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 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.
Trivia Night is offered from 7-9PM at Braumeister Brewing, 19 Moore Street.
The Yuk Yuks Comedy Show featuring John Dore is happening at Braumeister Brewing, 19 Moore Street from 7-10PM. Inquire at beer@braumeister.ca. Tickets available at www.yukyuks.com/carletonplace Doors open at 7PM. Show starts at 8PM.
Local Sports:
The EOJHL’s Richardson Division Final Playoff series next game between the Renfrew Junior Timberwolves and Smiths Falls Bears is scheduled for 8PM Tuesday at the myFM Centre in Renfrew.
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By Rick Stow