Here is a quick snapshot of what’s happening around town the next 48 hours.
TODAY: Wednesday nights are Music Trivia nights at Boston Pizza in Renfrew! Gather your team of up to 6 people for an evening of brain teasing fun while raising money for the Northcote Community Center! 6:00 to 9:00 pm, $10/person. Save your spot today by calling 613-434-6927
TODAY: Hospice Renfrew hosts Books, Brews, and Bereavement, a special sitdown with author Jackie Agnew, at their Albert Street office this Wednesday, August 26, at 7:00 pm. Enjoy coffee, tea, and baked treats as Jackie shares from her book “Ashes, Grace and the Woman I became: A guide to healing from Trauma and Grief.” Reserve by calling 613-433-3993
TODAY: The Almonte Fair welcomes you to Car Toot Bingo, wrapping up its season this Wednesday! Gates open at the fairgrounds, 195 Water Street in Almonte, at 5:30 pm, with games beginning at 7:00 pm! $15/player, you must be 18+ to play. Bring cash! More details at www.almontefair.ca
TOMORROW: Renfrew Victoria Hospital’s Catch the Ace Lottery holds its Week 28 Draw this live on Facebook this Thursday at 5:00 pm! The progressive Jackpot is expected to exceed $72,000, with proceeds from the lottery supporting vital equipment purchases at the hospital. Tickets are $5 each, available at select retailers or on the RVH Foundation website.
TOMORROW: Mallard’s Milk Bar in Arnprior presents a live outdoor music experience this Thursday, August 27! Catch a performance with National Folk Award nominated Jim Bryson and local favourite Andrew Rodger. Doors open at 55 John St. N in Arnprior at 7:00 pm. Tickets $30 each, get yours online.
TOMORROW: The Eganville Legion hosts its Thursday Dinner and Dance at their branch office, 57 Veterans Way this Thursday, August 27. Roast beef with potato, salad, vegetable, and desert with coffee or tea served from 5:00 to 6:00 pm followed by music until 8:00 pm. $18/person. Call 613-628-2802 to reserve.
THIS MONTH: The Cobden, Arnprior, and Renfrew Agricultural Societies present the Renfrew County Fair Jackpot 50/50. Proceeds from the raffle support community events and invest in improvements for all three volunteer-led organizations. Buy your tickets online, at the Cobden Fair August 28-30, or the Renfrew Fair September 10-13.
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Local Sports:
Registration is open for the upcoming season for both Renfrew and Arnprior Minor Hockey, with parents in both communities encouraged to sign up online.
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