Here’s what’s going on in Arnprior and area over the next 48 hours.
Arnprior:
Today: 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.
Tomorrow: English Lessons for all levels are now being offered Thursdays from 1030AM-230PM in the Main Community Hall at the Arnprior Public Library. The event, in partnership with the Renfrew County District School Board will be offered until the end of June. Lana Johnston (English as a Second Language Instructor for Adults) will be hosting. There are 30 seats available, and registration is encouraged at the link posted on the Library events calendar.
A Mahjong Meet-up takes place from 1230-330PM each Thursday in the Arnprior Library’s Scharf Hall. Adults who are looking to learn this game are most welcome to join.
A Therapy Dog Visit happens every Thursday, as the Arnprior Library welcomes Cooper and his handler Carrie to meet with library visitors. Cooper is a super friendly Golden Retriever and always loves making new friends. Stop by to meet Cooper as he gains more community hours through the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Program.
Dungeons & Dragons happens Thursdays in the Arnprior Library’s Main Community Hall from 300-450PM. This Dungeons & Dragons program is for both experienced players and those new to the game. Participants are in grades 5 – 8. Snacks are provided. If you’d like to join, please email Carolyn: youth@arnpriorlibrary.ca
A Grief Support Circle, coordinated by Hospice Renfrew in partnership with the library occurs the first Thursday of month from 445-615PM in the tranquility of Scharf Hall. For more information, reach out to Hospice Renfrew 613-433-3993.
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: 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 theme being a Slideshow Showdown. Register by emailing programcoordinator@mmyc.ca
Tomorrow: The Almonte Civitan Club Community Luncheon happens from 1130AM-130PM at the Civitan Hall, 500 Almonte Street. On the menu is Chicken Pot Pie, Garden Salad, Dinner rolls, Fruit Crisp and coffee or tea for $24. Tickets can be purchased by visiting www.almontecivitan.com/shop or at Baker Bob’s.
The Mississippi Mills Youth Centre Art Night happens from 5-7PM at the MMYC. Sock Bunnies is tonight’s theme for ages 10-18. Email programcoordinator@mmyc.ca
Carleton Place:
Today: 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.
Tomorrow: Crafternoon happens from 2-4PM at A Bunch of Whimsy, 142 Bridge St. The topic is Pearler Bead Creations (16+). The options are almost limitless with these tiny meltable beads. Create a mini photo frame, magnet, bookmark, keychain or an idea of your own. Admission is Pay What You Can, the Suggested donation is $5. For information, contact hello@craftcycle.ca
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
