TODAY: 96.1 myFM presents the Home, Cottage, and Leisure Show at the myFM Centre this Friday, May 2, from 4-8 pm and again on Saturday, May 3, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.! Featuring the Ottawa Valley’s best vendors for everything inside and outside the home this Summer! From renovations, cooking, and gardening, to recreation, pools, boats, trips and more! Plus, plenty of awesome food vendors and non-profit organizations eager for your support! Free admission.
TODAY: The Downtown Renfrew Business Improvement Area presents The Great Downtown Renfrew Garage Sale this Saturday starting at 9:00 am. Walk the Main Street to find trinkets and treasures galore. Enjoy a Mom and Me High Tea at the Bonnechere Bakery and Bistro, a BBQ with the Swiss Alps Restaurant, pRAWper Pet Treat’s grand opening in the downtown core, The Valley Scoop’s much awaited season opening, Smile cookies at Renfrew and Area Seniors Home Support, a book sale at the Renfrew Public Library, and more!
TODAY: Renfrew Curling Rink Garage Sale at the Curling Club, 8-11 a.m. 195 Xavier Street, Renfrew.
TODAY: The 3rd Annual Metaphysical & Spiritual Show is Saturday, May 3rd, from 10am – 5pm and May 4 from 10am – 4pm at the Renfrew Armouries (Fair Grounds) 115 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Renfrew. There will be Psychics, Mediums, Tarot Card Readers, Reiki Masters & More! Also a variety of vendors to shop from while waiting for your turn to have your cards read etc. Come and make a day of it! ADMISSION TO THE PUBLIC IS $2 AND THE PROCEEDS GO TO CARE Animal Rescue & Valley Animal Rescue.
TODAY: Mother’s Day Tea at the DACA Centre, 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, May 3. Enjoy homemade sandwiches, scones and desserts while you ‘sip’ among friends. Lucky Draw & Door Prizes. $25 per person/rsvp and payment in advance, Contact Meg Chippior, 613-983-8893.
TODAY: Mom to Mom Sale at the Shawville Arena, 215 Rue Lang, on Saturday, May 3 8:30 am to 1:00 pm. Everyone welcome. Looking to sell items please email info@shawvillefair.ca for information. 8′ tables are $20 with proceeds to the Pontiac Arena Fund. No need to sell through market place, yard sales etc. You will be indoors.
TOMORROW: Hike for Hospice Renfrew on Sunday, May 4. The hike starts at 2 p.m. from Hospice Renfrew, 459 Albert St. The hike is a nice leisurely walk of about one hour.
To register or support a team visit: www.hospicerenfrew.ca
Cobden Civitan Club will be on site with Bacon on a Bun, available starting at 2:30. Cash only, 2 for $10 or $6 each.
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Local Sports:
The Renfrew Wolves will get their first look at this year’s batch of new prospects at a development camp at the myFM Centre from May 2nd to 4th. Fans are invited to join them at the arena to welcome the future of the Wolves franchise to Renfrew and watch them go through their first drills as part of the team.
Renfrew Minor Baseball is taking registration ahead of the start of their season in May! Late fees are in effect, but the association encourages any late sign-ups do so as soon as possible in order to be placed into teams. Head to their website for more information.
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