Here’s a quick snapshot of what’s happening around town over the next 48 hours.
TODAY: Day Care Visit takes place at the Pembroke Public Library from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Monday, September 14. The library’s children’s program gives young children a chance to visit the library and take part in age-appropriate activities.
TODAY: Baby Tales takes place at the Petawawa Public Library from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Monday. Designed for babies from birth to 24 months and their caregivers, the program includes stories, songs, rhymes, movement and sensory play, followed by an opportunity for families to stay for open play. Registration is required.
TODAY: Swim for Life/Lifesaving Instructor training begins Monday, September 14, as part of the City of Pembroke’s aquatic leadership programming. The course runs 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Sept. 14, 21 and 28 and Oct. 5. The program is for participants pursuing Swim for Life/Lifesaving Instructor certification and has prerequisite requirements.
TODAY: Dinner for Parents takes place in Petawawa from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday. Children ages seven to 12 prepare a delicious take-home meal that can be frozen and saved for an evening when parents need a break from cooking. The program costs $20 and is currently waitlist-only.
TODAY: Chess Club meets at the Pembroke Public Library from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday, giving chess players a chance to get together for games and practise in a casual community setting.
TODAY: Council-in-Committee is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday in Petawawa. Residents can attend the municipal committee meeting or follow along through the Town’s livestreaming options.
TOMORROW: Story Time and Craft takes place at the Pembroke Public Library from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 15. Children and caregivers can enjoy a story followed by a hands-on craft activity.
TOMORROW: Ontario Seniors Dental Care Clinic + Dentist Clinic is available at the Renfrew County and District Health Unit’s Pembroke office from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. by appointment. Eligible seniors can access dental examinations, treatment and other covered services.
TOMORROW: Registration for Teen Subscription Boxes opens at the Petawawa Public Library Tuesday. The free subscription bags are part of the library’s teen programming and registration begins that day.
TOMORROW: Women in the Word & Puggles begins at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday at Calvary Baptist Pembroke. The weekly women’s Bible study includes coffee and fellowship, with the Bible study portion beginning at 10:00 a.m.; Puggles programming runs alongside it.
TOMORROW: Executive Functioning Strategies for Neurodivergent Entrepreneurs takes place virtually from 10:00 a.m. to noon Tuesday. The Enterprise Renfrew County webinar is aimed at entrepreneurs and provides strategies and practical tools related to executive functioning in a business setting.
TOMORROW: Anime Club meets at the Petawawa Public Library from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, giving teens an opportunity to watch, discuss and connect over anime and related interests.
TOMORROW: Drop-in Board Games takes place at the Pembroke Public Library from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Participants can sit down for some casual tabletop gaming and social time.
TOMORROW: Jr. High programming takes place at Calvary Baptist Pembroke from 6:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Tuesday. The weekly program includes games, teaching, memorization and small-group discussion for students in grades six through eight.
TOMORROW: Puppy Power: Tricks, Fitness & Confidence begins its four-week course at Howie’s Hall near Pembroke from 5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Tuesday. The TailWaggersK9Sport program is designed for puppies aged 16 weeks to 12 months, combining tricks, fitness and confidence-building exercises.
TOMORROW: Non-Competitive Basketball begins in Petawawa at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday. The program provides children ages eight to 12 with a recreational, inclusive environment to learn and improve basketball skills without the pressure of intense competition. The four-week session runs through October 6 and costs $40.
That’s your community roundup — more local events coming up tomorrow!
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