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.
Paper Quilling Workshops are proving quite popular. Offered Mondays from 1-3PM in Scharf Hall; you are welcome whether you are a paper quilling enthusiast, or new to the craft and looking for others who want to learn from one another and enjoy some social time. You bring your own supplies and projects; the library will provide the space. Please register space can be set up accordingly. This same program will be offered Tuesday afternoons to accommodate numbers.
A Teen Study Session occurs between 230-5PM at the Arnprior Library’s Scharf Hall. As exams approach, high school students are welcome to attend for independent or collaborative studying in the library. Plenty of yummy snacks will be provided.
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.
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. The library has several game boards and provides a cup of coffee for Adult players.
Take Note: The Arnprior and District Museum is hosting a series of themed Summer Camps designed to foster cooperation and creative problem-solving across History, Art, and Science indoors and outdoors all summer long. Programming runs from 8:30-3:30 June 29th to August 28th, with extended hours 7:45-4:30 available for an additional fee. Kids from 4 to 10 years of age are invited to sign up.
Mississippi Mills:
Today: Bidding continues in the Friends of Mississippi Mills Public Library’s Online Auction, featuring the best of Mississippi Mills local services. Proceeds will support Library programming. Place a bid on your favourite items until June 19th at www.32auctions.com/TheBestofMM
Tomorrow: Bidding continues in the Friends of Mississippi Mills Public Library’s Online Auction, featuring the best of Mississippi Mills local services. Proceeds will support Library programming. Place a bid on your favourite items until June 19th at www.32auctions.com/TheBestofMM
Auditions are being held for Finding Neverland, the next production of Riversong Players to be performed in December. Step into a world of imagination, wonder, and adventure with Finding Neverland! Sessions are tonight and Wednesday from 6-8PM at the Almonte Old Town Hall, with Callbacks: June 23rd. Riversong is seeking both ADULT and CHILD performers.
Take part in the Pakenham Pickleball drop-in from 6-9PM at the Stewart Community Hall, 112 MacFarlane Street.
Take Note: The Mississippi Valley Textile Museum is currently featuring two exhibitions from Carole Baillargeon. “Rock Paper Scissors” and “Tartan: Culture and Cloth” are on display until July 26th.
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.
A Pie-Baking Class is offered from 5-730PM at Blue Spoon Atelier Bakery & Cafe 5 Allan Street, Carleton Place. Enjoy a refined Hands-On Baking Experience.
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 has posted its Spring Schedule, and shares game information for members at
https://renfrewminorbaseball.com/Pages/1120/General_Information/
Arnprior McNab Braeside United Soccer Schedule is available to members on its website at
https://ambusc.e2esoccer.com/Membership/Default.aspx
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By Rick Stow
