What's Happening in the Region This Week
Posted Mar 5, 2010 By EMC News
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March 5. World Day of Prayer to be held at Grace - St. Andrew's United Church, 269 John Street North, Arnprior on Friday, March 5 at 1:30 p.m. All Welcome!!
March 6. Charity Exhibition Hockey Game Ottawa Senators Alumni vs Arnprior Packers Alumni on Saturday, March 6 at 7 p.m. at the Nick Smith Centre, Arnprior. This event is in support of the fourth annual Dare to Care Telethon. Tickets are available by calling 613-623-7981 or at the door.
March 6. Winter Warm-Up Dinner (ham, scalloped potatoes, beans, salad, dinner rolls, dessert, tea/coffee) at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church (80 Daniel St. N., Arnprior) from 4:30 until 6:30 p.m. For take out orders, please call 613-623-9940 before 3 p.m. on March 6. All are welcome.
March 7. The March Valley Singles Lunch will be held on Sunday, March 7th at 12:30 p.m. at Jim's Restaurant in Arnprior. To register call Faye at (613) 256-8117 or Johanna at (613) 432-7622.
March 7. Ninth annual Fillin' Fiesta from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at St. John Chrysostom Parish Hall (295 Albert St., Arnprior). Featuring Dennis Alexander and His Old Time Band, Terri-Lynn Mahuskey, Bruce Armitage, Webb Acheson, Randy Foster, Keith Wilson. Everyone is welcome. Tickets available at the door.
March 7. Handford Studio Collection Launch, as part of Arnprior and McNab/Braeside Archives' Annual General Meeting at the Nick Smith Centre in Arnprior, starting at noon with a Logger's Brunch. Program starts at 1 p.m. Enjoy looking at a sample of this amazing collection and listening to a few families give a summary of their family history. Perhaps an image of one of your ancestors is in the collection? Free admission. Everyone welcome.
March 7. 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Making sense of adolescence with Darlene Denis-Friske from the Arnprior Child and Youth Counselling Center. Adolescence is less a static stage of development, and more so a bridge between childhood and adulthood. Join me in this workshop where I will focus on how to work with these shifts and changes, and not trip all over them! Please call 613-623-8224 or 613-622-5499 for more information or to register.
March 7. The retreat entitled "Praying with Paint" begins with a potluck dinner at Galilee Centre. Join Suzanne Manchevsky and Fr. Jack Lau, OMI for a week-long retreat where participants will produce an 8 x 10 icon on a prepared wooden panel using acrylic paint and gold leaf. Through prayer, and step-by-step instruction and guidance, participants will each "write an icon " of St. Francis. No painting experience is required. Time is running out to register for this program! Please contact 613-623-4242 x21 for details and more information as soon as possible.
March 10. BLOOD DONOR CLINIC. Wednesday, March 10 from 2 to 8 p.m. at the Nick Smith Centre (77 James St., Arnprior) You can even call to book an appointment, 1-888 2 donate (1-888-236-6283).
March 13. Fourth annual Stew Supper and Card Party organized by Arnprior Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star at the Masonic Hall, 31 James St. at 5:30 p.m. Open to the public, tickets are available from Shirley Frier 613-726-0969, Betty Jones 613-256-3388 or any member or at the door.
March 17. Glasgow United Church is hosting an Irish Stew Supper on Wednesday March 17 from 4 - 6:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. For information call 613 623-2360. Arnprior
March 17. St. Patrick's Day Luncheon. Join us in the Dining Room at Galilee Centre and enjoy cream of broccoli soup, garden salad, tea biscuits, Irish stew, colcannon (potato, cabbage), and for dessert: carrot cake with cream cheese icing. Call Debbie Fougere at 613-623-4242x21 for seating times and reservations. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. (optional) for those interested.
March 19. "Irish Movie Night" featuring "The Waking of Ned Devine" on Friday, March 19 at 7 p.m. Tickets are available March 1 and include a complimentary Irish Stew at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church Hall, Braeside. Funds going toward the Bell Tower Fundraising Project.
March 20. On the third Saturday of the month, January-May at 4:30 p.m. a Eucharistic Liturgy will be celebrated in a contemplative atmosphere in the De Mazenod Chapel at Galilee Centre. Any offering would be appreciated. For more information, please call Fr. Jack Lau, OMI, at 613-623-4242 x28 or email jlau@galileecentre.com.
March 27. Join us from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a Web Cast at Galilee Centre as Fr. Richard explores the themes of Franciscan Mysticism and how we care for Creation. For more information, please call Fr. Jack Lau, OMI, at 613-623-4242 x28 or email jlau@galileecentre.com.
CARP
March 4. 7 to 8 p.m. S.A.L.T Sodium Alert. Registered dietitians will teach you to select low-sodium foods and prepare tasty meals with less salt at the Carp Public Library. Register for this free program online at www.BiblioOttawaLibrary.ca.
March 5. "Moses - The Bulrush Boy!" Musical production presented by St. Paul's United Church, 3760 Carp Rd., Carp. Performances: Friday, March 5 at 7 p.m., Saturday, March 6 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, March 7 at 10:30 a.m. Everyone welcome. Free-will offering gratefully accepted.
March 6. Annual Spring Dance. Country music with a "wee touch of the Irish" provided by the Peter White Band with Special Guests. Sponsored by the Eastern Regional Clydesdale Association to be held at the Carp Agricultural Hall from 8 p.m. - 1 a.m. with exciting live auction taking place at 10 p.m. Light refreshments served.
March 7. The Carp Ridge Learning Centre is hosting a Families in Nature Walk from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Carp Ridge Ecowellness Centre at 2386 Thomas Dolan Parkway in Carp. We will be out enjoying Nature with one of our local Naturalists, Martha Weber. More information is available on our website www.carpridgelearningcentre.com. Discover outdoor fun as a family.
March 9. West Carleton Garden Club and Horticultural Society Presentation: Mushrooms Local, Wild, Edible with Naturalist Bob Graham. Tuesday, March 9, 7:30 p.m. Carp Memorial Hall 3739 Carp Rd. New members welcome.
March 11, 18, 25. The Huntley Friendship Club is hosting a series of six-hand euchre in the Carp Memorial Hall (3739 Carp Rd.) each Thursday in March at 1 p.m. Prizes and refreshments. Everyone welcome.
March 12 - 14. The Carp Ridge Learning Centre, Families in Nature Program is planning to go Star Gazing on Friday, March 12, Saturday March 13 or Sunday, March 14 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Carp Ridge Ecowellness Centre, 2386 Thomas Dolan Parkway, Carp. Please register at forestpreschool@ecowellness.com so we can keep you informed which night is clear enough for us to experience the glorious night sky.
March 13. St. Patrick's Day Celebration at St. Paul's United Church Social Hall 3760 Carp Rd., Carp on Saturday March 13 from 2 - 4:00 p.m. Music by Barry Martin, Country Connections.
March 13. Carp Ridge EcoWellness Centre Monthly Open House and Free Talk Saturday, March 13, 1-3 p.m. with Katherine Willow, ND. Tour our Healing House and see how our hosts provide holistic residential health care. 2386 Thomas Dolan Parkway (at Carp Rd.) 613-839-1198. www.ecowellness.com.
March 15. Clown Workshop. Have you always wanted to be a clown? Actors from Ottawa's A Company of Fools theatre group will help you get started. Red noses provided! Ages 6-8. Monday, March 15, 10:30 a.m. (1 hr.) at the Carp Public Library. Register online at www.BiblioOttawaLibrary.ca.
March 16. Cut and Paste. Discover the art of collage. Ages 6-12. Tuesday, March 16, 1:30 p.m. (1 hr.) at the Carp Public Library. Register online at www.BiblioOttawaLibrary.ca.
March 17. Create-a-Currency. Join us to learn how money is designed and printed at the Bank of Canada, and get a chance to design and print your own currency. Ages 6-12. Wednesday, March 17, 10:30 a.m. (60 min.) at the Carp Public Library. Register online at www.BiblioOttawaLibrary.ca.
March 18. Music Box Memories. Drop in for musical stories and fun for the whole family. No registration required. All ages. Thursday, March 18, 10:15 a.m. (30 min.) at the Carp Public Library. Register online at www.BiblioOttawaLibrary.ca.
March 19. Once Upon a Puppet. Experience the magic of puppetry. Ages 3-7. Registration. Friday, March 19, 1:30 p.m. (30 min.) at the Carp Public Library. Register online at www.BiblioOttawaLibrary.ca.
March 20 and April 17. Carp Agricultural Society present four-hand, eight games euchre tournaments on the third Saturday of each month, starting at 1 p.m. The registration deadline is 12:30 p.m. the day of the tournament at the Carp Agricultural Society (3790 Carp Rd., Carp Fairgrounds). For more information call 613-839-2172 or email info@carpfair.ca.
CONSTANCE BAY
MARCH BREAK FUN. For kids six to 11 years old from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday at the Constance Bay Community Centre. Pre-Registration needed for planning purposes. For more information and to register, e-mail bates1244@hotmail.com or call Dianne at 613-513-7286.
Monday (March 15). Movies - on the big screen, includes popcorn and make-your-own snacks like fruit and candy kabobs. When you register, vote for your movie choice (Aliens in the Attic, UP, Open Season 2). Wednesday (March 17). St. Patrick's Day - Games, games, games some you know, some new like pool noodle, marble launch, chopstick pass, and walking on air. Come dressed "AS GREEN AS YOU CAN". Awesome prizes for best costumes. Also a "Green Scavenger Hunt". Thursday (March 18). Wii on the big screen "Rock Band" and "Mario Cart" six people at a time!! Great prizes, like an EB games gift card. We will also have lots of crafts to do.
March 17. Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 616 in Constance Bay. Beginning at 4 p.m., Irish stew, Irish tunes, live entertainment in the members lounge at 7 p.m. featuring "Billy Wilson." Bingo as usual in the hall beginning at 7:15 p.m. Everyone welcome!
March 20. Royal Canadian Legion Branch 616 West Carleton, annual Ladies Open Dart Tournament. All ladies 19 years of age and over welcome. Register at 11:30 a.m., play at noon. For more info, call Harriet at 613-832-1789.
March 20. Annual Ladies Open Dart Tournnament, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 616 in Constance Bay. Register at 11:30 a.m., play at noon. For more info call Harriet at 613-832-1789.
DUNROBIN
March 8. West Carleton Country Knitters - Knitting and crocheting for local charities. Every other Monday at 1 p.m. in the Dunrobin/Carp area. New members welcome, no experience required. Donations of goods made at home or yarn in good condition welcomed. Phone Marg at 613-831-2542 for more information, http://sites.google.com/site/wccknitters.
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