Things to do in Arnprior and the Valley: Hockey tournaments, holiday shopping, and exploring the realms of fantasy

Here is a quick snapshot of what’s happening around town the next 48 hours.

TODAY: Live music returns to the Neat Cafe in Burnstown this Thursday! Sam Polley & The Old Tomorrows draw on 50’s and 60’s rockabilly licks, old country twang, and Motown swing to create an upbeat boogie and groovy hooks, that’s sure to make anyone listening get up and dance. Tickets $35 each, with dinner reservations available that evening before the show starts at 8:00 pm.

TODAY: Explore the world of Dungeons and Dragons with the Arnprior Public Library! This Thursday at 3:00 pm, the library welcomes kids in grades 5-8 for an afternoon filled with adventure and peril! Snack provided. If you’d like to participate, please email Mandy:  youth@arnpriorlibrary.ca

TODAY: Calling all of Renfrew’s aspiring young chefs! Cooking classes for youth are back at the myFM Centre, led by the amazing instructor, Trish Turner! Kids ages 8-12 are invited to come to the youth centre inside the arena to learn how to prepare a different recipe each week! Sign up online.

TOMORROW: The Glenn Arthur Memorial “It Shouldn’t Hurt to Be a Child” Hockey Tournament returns to Arnprior’s Nick Smith Centre this weekend! 32 men’s and ladies’ hockey teams will compete in support of KidSport Renfrew County, making sure every child, regardless of financial means, has the chance to play. Games begin this Friday at 3:30 pm. Come cheer on the games!

TOMORROW: Holiday shoppers can get an early start on their wish lists with an Annual Christmas Craft Sale at The Renfrew Wing this weekend! Shop handmade crafts and gifts from 12:00 to 8:00 pm on Friday, and again from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on Saturday.

TOMORROW: Babysitters can stay holiday party ready with a special course being held in McNab/Braeside. The township is hosting a Babysitters’ Course this Friday from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm at the Murray Yantha Centre. Participants will learn responsibility and leadership, the basics of a babysitting business, baby first-aid, identifying and preventing unsafe situations, and age-appropriate strategies for care. $75+tax, Apply online.

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