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 Paper Quilling Workshop is happening this Monday and next (April 20th) from 1-3PM in Scharf Hall at the Arnprior Public Library. Learn about or hone your skills with Paper Quilling. Our workshop lead is an expert with the craft and will supply materials and guidance in creating a springtime butterfly creation. There is a $10 fee to cover material costs, payable on April 13. Registration is required and a waiting list is available.
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.
Tomorrow: A Scrabble Club Meet-Up happens from Noon-2PM at the Arnprior Library’s Art Corridor in the lower level. This is a day change from the previous Thursday Meet-Up. The library has several game boards and provides a cup of coffee for Adult players.
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.
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. Nail and Hand Care is today’s topic. Register by contacting programcoordinator@mmyc.ca
Learning Again in Almonte is offering the course, ‘On Consciousness: Exploring the Fundamental Mystery of the Mind.’ It takes place over three Mondays (April 13-27) from 7-9PM at the Almonte Branch of the Mississippi Mills Public Library. Cost is $48.
To register: https://learningagainalmonte.ticketsplease.ca/product/on-consciousness-exploring-the-fundamental-mystery-of-the-mind/
Tomorrow: 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
A Carebridge Community Support Supper Social occurs from 5-7PM at the Centennial Restaurant, 2536 Graham Street, Pakenham. The event is open to citizens ages 55 and up. Entertainment will be provided by Mike Wattie. The meal is Spaghetti and meatballs, cost is $20 per person, payable at the door.
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.
Home Hospice North Lanark – Grief and Bereavement Support Group takes place from 1-3PM at Zion Memorial Church, 37 Franklin Street. Registration for these sessions is now closed.
Civitan Weekly Bingo is on from 430-9PM at the Carleton Place Arena, 75 Neelin Street.
Home Hospice North Lanark presents an Advance Care Planning workshop from 6 to 730PM at the Carleton Place Library (101 Beckwith Street, Carleton Place). Registration for this event is now closed.
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.
Local Sports:
Renfrew Minor Baseball (serving families from Renfrew, Arnprior, Douglas, etc.) is gearing up for its 2026 season, with practices and opening games typically starting late April / early May.
Divisions run from T-Ball through Senior, meaning diamonds will be busy most evenings. Arnprior-area minor softball also shifts into spring/summer play through municipal and association programs.
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By Rick Stow
