Here is a quick snapshot of what’s happening around town the next 48 hours.
TODAY: The Parents’ Voice – Shawville Area, 244 Rue Main, Shawville, will host a fun and interactive 1‑hour planting workshop with Lindsay Hamilton from Homegrown! Kids will learn meaningful gardening tips and get hands‑on experience planting their very own creation. Every child will go home with a pot and a new plant to care for. 6:00 pm at the Shawville Lodge this Tuesday, May 12th. $20 per child. Ages 5+, with parental supervision and assistance encouraged. Register here.
TODAY: Tuesday night is Kids Night in McNab/Braeside! This event is all about the kids. Kids Night and learn the basics of archery, practice your skills, and see how fun it is to hit the target like a pro! Tuesday, May 12th, 5:30 to 7:30 pm at the Murray Yantha Centre. Ages 6-12. $15 per youth. Register Here.
TODAY: Killaloe St. Andrew’s Catholic School Council Fundraiser Bingo, Tuesday May 12/26 at St. Andrew’s Church Hall, 141 Queen Street, Killaloe. Doors open at 6pm, Bingo at 7pm sharp. 15 Regular Games (grilling meat packages), 4 Special Games with Special Prizes, Jackpot $500 Guaranteed. Canteen will be available with chili, stew, and much more. Chair lift will be available. Cash only. License #M795400. Must be 18+. 50/50 & Raffle.
TOMORROW: Essentrics with Kimberly continues at Renfrew’s myFM Centre! Every Tuesday at 4:00 pm, this dynamic workout will activate all your muscles, free your joints, and increase mobility. Powerful and easy to follow – our full body technique works through your muscle chains in order to liberate, empower and relieve them from tension in the process–making you feel more energetic. $10 per week. Sign up online.
TOMORROW: Join the Renfrew Public Library for their after school hang! Drop in from 3:00 to 4:45 pm each Wednesday to compete on the Switch, play board games, eat snacks, and hang out! Ages 8-14.
TOMORROW: Our Lady of Fatima Church in Renfrew is hosting a monthly Friendship Lunch this Wednesday at 100 Lisgar Avenue. Students from St. Joseph’s High School and members of the OLF Catholic Women’s League will offer up a free lunch between 11:30 am and 12:30 pm. All are welcome!
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Local Sports:
Renfrew Minor Baseball will start its season over the week of May 11th, with games for all ages groups getting underway at the following locations: T-Ball – May 13 5:00 to 6:00 pm @ Tye Diamond. Rookie: May 12 5:00-6:00 pm @ Tye Diamond. Minor: May 12 and 14 6:30 – 8:30 pm @ Tye Diamond. Major: May 11 and 13 6:30 – 8:00 pm @ Tye Diamond. Junior: May 12 and 14 6:30 – 8:00 pm @ Seely Diamond.
Renfrew Minor Soccer will host a Referees meeting at the arena at 5:30 pm on Wednesday, May 13th.
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