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.
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 (Scarf) Hall. Adults who are looking to learn this game are most welcome to join.
A Therapy Dog Visit happens every Thursday, from 3-330PM 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
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
Mississippi Mills Child Care Services is sponsoring a Job Fair from 3-8PM at the Municipal Office Front Entrance on Old Perth Road. Explore a career in Childcare Services at our job fair! With the community’s brand-new child-care facility opening in September, we are recruiting for multiple full-time, part-time and casual positions in our toddler, pre-school, and before & after school programs. If you can’t attend in person, apply on line at www.mississippimills.ca/jobs
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! There’s a session tonight 6-8PM at the Almonte Old Town Hall, with Callbacks: June 23rd. Riversong is seeking both ADULT and CHILD performers.
Enjoy Line Dancing tonight from 7-8PM in the Upper Hall of the John Levi Community Centre, 182 Bridge Street. Jayla Currie and Sam MacLeod lead the pack. Register via email at the link posted to the Municipality’s Community Events page.
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
Carleton Place:
Today: The free Community Breakfast occurs from 8-10AM at St. James Anglican Church, 225 Edmund Street. All are welcome.
Tomorrow: NLCC Bingo takes place from 4:30-9:30PM at the Navy League Club of Canada building, 137 John Street. Doors open at 4:30, ticket sales start at 5:30 pm. Cash only. There are 50/50 tickets, Break open tickets and a canteen.
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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https://arnpriortoday.ca/submit-an-event/
By Rick Stow
