Here’s what’s going on in Renfrew over the next 48 hours.
Stuff to do:
ALL MONTH: The Renfrew Victoria Hospital Foundation’s Put Your Breast Foot Forward Virtual Walk begins on Oct. 1! The Foundation encourages you to raise pledges all month long ahead of embarking on a 5 km walk or run that you can complete anywhere anytime up until the end of the month! Register your personal run/walk and donate here.
THIS WEEK: Celebrate your library during Ontario Public Library Week! Stop by the Renfrew Public Library and fill out a ballot to be entered in an awesome book bundle prize! Winner will be announced on the 28. Head to their website to learn more.
TODAY: Dress Purple Day is on Friday, Oct. 25. Every October, children’s aid societies and Indigenous Child and Family Well-Being Agencies (child welfare agencies), together with their community partners, raise awareness about the importance of supporting vulnerable children, youth, and families through the provincial Dress Purple Day campaign. All Ontarians are invited to wear something purple to show children, youth, and families that they are here to help!
TODAY: It’s Freaky Friday in downtown Renfrew on Oct. 25, hosted by the Downtown Renfrew Business Improvement Area in partnership with the Town of Renfrew. All ghosts, goblins, zombies etc. are invited to trick or treat at downtown businesses night in Downtown Renfrew, drop by Low Square and the Renfrew Legion for the Monster Mash family dance. Events run from 5-8:30 p.m. Please bring a donation for the Renfrew and District Food Bank.
TOMORROW: The Renfrew Lions Club will be collecting food and financial donations for the Renfrew and District Food Bank on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Renfrew Metro. Now, more than ever, donations are required for food banks to keep the shelves stocked to support those in need. Please drop by and bring items to restock the food bank. Why not make a donation to make a difference in the community?
TOMORROW: A Haunted Haley’s Eve at the Haley Station Fire Hall. All are welcome to come join the Haley Station Firefighters’ Association for a free all-ages Halloween event. With a haunted house, treat bags, bake sale, costume contest, touch a truck, games and prizes – the evening is sure to be a spooktacular time! The costume contest will be held 6-6:30 pm. Profits from the bake sale table will be donated to local fire victims.
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Local Sports:
CCHL:
Oct. 26 – Pink the Rink – Cornwall Colts at Renfrew Wolves, 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 27 – Renfrew Wolves at Nepean Raiders, 2:30 p.m.
EOJHL:
Oct. 25 – Renfrew Timberwolves at Embrun Panthers, 8 p.m.
Oct. 27 – Pink the Rink – Ottawa Jr. Canadians at Renfrew Timberwolves, 7 p.m.
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