Here is a quick snapshot of what’s happening around town the next 48 hours.
ALL MONTH: The RVH Foundation’s PUT YOUR BREAST FOOT FORWARD 5km Walk/Run takes place annually during the month of October to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month. You can do your 5km walk/run at anytime throughout the month of October and RVH encourages participants to share photos to our social media accounts! All funds raised from the PYBBF walk are directed to the RVH Mammography unit. For more information on our Put Your Breast Foot Forward event, please contact Melanie Clemmer, RVH Foundation Manager 613-432-4851 ext 312
TODAY: Downtown Renfrew transforms into a spooktacular destination on Freaky Friday! Explore the Circus Square Graveyard, R.P.L.’s Circus of Horrors, Haunted Alleyway, Pathway’s Haunted Circus, and enjoy trick-or-treating along the street. Join the Monster Mash Family Dance and take part in Costume & Pumpkin Judging at the Legion. The Renfrew & District Food Bank will be on Railway Avenue beside Low Square—please bring a donation to support local families. Don’t miss this frightfully fun night! Monster Mash Family Dance (Renfrew Legion) Costume & Pumpkin Judging (Renfrew Legion) RENFREW AND DISTRICT FOOD BANK WILL BE ON RAILWAY AVENUE (BESIDE LOW SQUARE) ACCEPTING DONATIONS. WATCH FOR THE FOOD BANK VAN. PLEASE BRING A DONATION.
TODAY:The Renfrew County Child Poverty Action Network will be accepting donations of new or gently used winter gear for children (infant – 18yrs) at St. Joseph’s in Renfrew this Friday 24, October 4pm – 6pm as part of Operation Snowsuit, helping families in need stay warm this winter! Underserved families in need of a fresh set of winter gear can then drop by on Saturday from 10:00 to 2:00. Kids must be on hand to be fitted for their new winter clothing. First come, first served.
TOMORROW: Drop by the Renfrew Wing this Saturday, October 25th, for a brand new craft show that’s coming to town. Handcrafts for Hospice welcomes you to peruse a number of local vendors in support of Hospice Renfrew from 9:00 to 3:00, with proceeds going to Renfrew Hospice in memory of local crafter Joyce Hamel.
TOMORROW: Get ready for a spooktacular good time at the **4th Annual Arnprior Witch Walk!** 🗓 **When:** Saturday, October 25 🕐 **Time:** 1 PM – 4 PM 📍 **Where:** 57 Madawaska St. Come out in your best witch or wizard or Halloween wear and enjoy a walk around the downtown and enjoy music, games, treats and tricks! To participate please bring a non-perishable food item for the Arnprior Food bank.
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Local Sports:
JR. A WOLVES:
Oct. 24: Wolves @ Rockland, 7:30 pm at the Rockland Arena
Oct. 25: Wolves vs Rockland: 7:30 pm at the myFM Centre
JR. B TIMBERWOLVES
Oct. 26: Timberwolves vs Casselman, 7:00 pm at the myFM Centre
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