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.
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.
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: An HIIT Class (a Free Participaction Activity) occurs in Pakenham Fred Millar Field in Pakenham (at the end of Margaret St. near the beach) from 6-7PM. Jill Ferguson will lead a 45 minute High Intensity Interval Training class for all fitness levels. Please bring a yoga mat or towel with you.
Take part in the Pakenham Pickleball drop-in from 6-9PM at the Stewart Community Hall, 112 MacFarlane Street.
Callback Auditions are being held for tonight from 6-8PM at the Almonte Old Town Hall for Finding Neverland, the next production of Riversong Players to be performed in December. Riversong is seeking both ADULT and CHILD performers.
The Mississippi River Health Alliance is presenting a Community Forum beginning at 630PM in the Octagon Room of the Almonte Hospital at 95 Spring Street. The topic is the ‘State of Healthcare in Our Region’ A focus will be the financial impacts of caring for a growing community, and following the presentation will be the organization’s AGM.
Tomorrow: You’re invited to participate in Pilates in the Park- a Participaction Free Activity from 7-8PM at Central Park in Riverfront Estates. Jayla Currie and Sam MacLeod will lead you through some low impact strengthening exercises. Bring a yoga mat or towel.
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.
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.
Tomorrow: The free Community Breakfast occurs from 8-10AM at St. James Anglican Church, 225 Edmund Street. All are welcome.
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
