Here is a quick snapshot of what’s happening around town the next 48 hours.
TODAY: Join the McNab/Braeside Weekly Paddle Group every Monday morning at Burnstown Beach for a relaxed kayaking or paddleboarding outing. The free, social group welcomes all skill levels and offers a chance to enjoy the outdoors, meet new people, and take in the scenery at a leisurely pace.
TODAY: Cold Bear Brewery in Arnprior hosts their cornhole league Monday nights at 6:00 pm! The greatest athletes in Arnprior and the surrounding area will gather at their Madawaska Blvd. location to compete for a Cold Bear gift card. Games will be played in teams of 2, sign up as a team for $5. Plus, BBQ will be available as a dinner option on Monday nights!
TOMORROW: The Arnprior Optimist Club’s Nine and Dine Wing Night tees off at the Madawaska Golf Club this Tuesday, August 11. Players will tee off starting at 5:00 pm and have the chance to win one of two $5,000 hole-in-one prizes, compete in a 50/50 putting contest, bid on silent auctions, and more! $90/player for golf, cart, and the wing buffet. Players and groups can register by email.
TOMORROW: The Renfrew Public Library hosts a weekly technology workshop every Tuesday at 1:00 pm. Come with questions and problems and learn the basics of computers, tablets, and phones. For ages 18+.
TOMORROW: The Township of Greater Madawaska hosts Breathwork on the Beach this Tuesday at 5:30 pm. Join Courtney Marie Wellness at the Barnet Park Beach for a calming experience of deep emotional healing, enhanced mental clarity, and profound relaxation. $40/person. Bring your own yoga mat, blanket, eye mask and comfy clothing. Register online or at the session.
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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