Good morning.
Here is a quick snapshot of what’s happening around town in the next 48 hours.
CFUW Renfrew will feature over 6000 titles on display at their annual Book Sale inside Renfrew Collegiate Institute’s MacNeil Gymnasium. The sale runs from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. Proceeds will go towards scholarships for area high schools.
Renfrew Collegiate Institute’s Homecoming is being held on Saturday, April 27 with events at the school and the Renfrew Wing.
The annual SFX CWL Rummage Sale event will be held at the St. Francis Xavier Parish Hall at 331 Plaunt St. South on April 27, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Poutine Feast at the Visitor Information Centre runs from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, as well as from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, April 28.
“Make with Me” is a parent and child class designed to foster creativity, bonding, and shared experiences between parents and their little ones. Each session is filled with exciting hands-on activities guaranteed to spark joy and cherished memories. This Saturday’s course at the myFM Centre is about making playdough. $20 per parent and child duo, register here. You can get more details here: https://www.renfrewtoday.ca/renfrew-upcoming-events
Renfrew Classic Country Giddy Up runs Sunday, April 28, 1-4 p.m. at the Renfrew Armouries. It’s hosted by the Ottawa Valley Miniature Horse Association and Eastern Ontario Draft Horse Pulling Association and will raise funds to support local fairs. Tickets, $25, can be purchased at the door.
LOCAL SPORTS: Support Our Teams!
For the month of May, Renfrew Herd Renfrew Prep Basketball will be hosting a weekly basketball clinics each Wednesday! Boys and girls ages 12-16 can take part in sessions every Wednesday in May, with each lesson focusing on a different aspect of basketball with Renfrew Prep’s National team coaches. Register here: https://forms.gle/9nQNV3BXM2tC6KYT9
Registration for May 2024 Pickleball Sessions will open on Monday, April 29 at 12 o’clock noon! Come play pickleball at the myFM Centre in the new Home Hardware Gymnasium! This is a great place to play if you are new to the sport, or if you like to play recreationally. Come get some exercise and socialize! $3.00 + HST for each 2-hour session.
Have an event coming up you think we should know about? Let us know! Submit your event for our Community Calendar here.