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.
The Garden Club and Seed Library holds its session Tuesday from 6-730PM in the Main Community Hall of the Arnprior Library. Join this group of gardening enthusiasts and learn all about native plants, pollinators, seeds and more.
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 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.
LEGO Lounge takes place in the Main Community Hall of the Arnprior Public Library from 345-445PM for children ages 5 and up. This free drop-in program enables children to build with our extensive LEGO collection, and then have their creation placed on display in the library. Snacks are provided. Attending children need to present their Arnprior Library card.
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: The North Lanark Regional Museum shares Echoes of the Past, Music in Mississippi Mills until the end of May. The Museum is open from 10AM-3PM and is located at 647 River Road in Almonte. Discover the evolution of music in the home, the role of music in the church and the community.
Do Good Look Good Business Portraits for charity takes place from 4-7PM at 124 Main Street East in Almonte. Reserve a spot at the special event at the studio on March 31st, or your own session date through May 2026. The participation fee is collected for your chosen experience, and the Photographer’s portion is being donated to Lanark County Interval House. visit www.purenaturalportraits.com/do-good-look-good-2026
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
Tomorrow: Discovery Days happens from 5-7PM at the Mississippi Mills Youth Centre, 134 Main Street East. It’s a free program for ages 10-18, with this week’s them being Game Night. Register by emailing programcoordinator@mmyc.ca
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.
True Crime Tuesday takes place at Dark and Deadly Cafe 1 Costello Drive, Unit 5, Carleton Place from 6-8PM. The event is a monthly meet up the last Tuesday of each month. Grab a drink and snack and let’s talk all things True Crime. Each month a different podcast, documentary, movie or book. Free for all to drop in.
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.
Foundry Trivia Night occurs from 630-830PM with host Cody Wilby at 122 Bridge Street. A beverage of choice is included in $20 ticket price. Doors open at 6:00pm. Full menu from Foundry Coffee Bar will be available. Email info@foundrycollective.ca
Tomorrow: The free Community Breakfast occurs from 8-10AM at St. James Anglican Church, 225 Edmund Street. All are welcome.
The Horticultural Society Monthly Meeting takes place from 7-9PM at Zion Memorial United Church, 37 Franklin
Water Gardens is the topic, with Speaker: Aquatopia. Membership fees are $15.00/Annually. Guests are $5.00 per meeting.
Local Sports:
The EOJHL Final Series for the Barkley Cup opens Thursday as the Smiths Falls Junior Bears visit the Casselman Vikings at the JR Brisson Complex beginning at 730PM.
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By Rick Stow