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Recreation Newsletter - August 2024

How can summer be halfway done? Did we not just start? Here’s how you can enjoy the last month of summer and prepare for the fall season.

Dates to Circle on your Calendar

• August 3 – Poker Run Show and Shine
• August 4, 11, 18, 25 – Arnprior Market
• August 7, 14, 21, 28 – Co-nnect Yoga in the Park
• August 18 – The Annual Memorial Butterfly Release
• August 18 – 2nd Annual Galilee Teddy Bear Picnic
• August 24 – Arnprior Cultural Night Market

Learn more about these events and submit your own at calendar.arnprior...

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Service Disruption: Public Works Operation at Caruso Park

The Public Works crew will be removing sand from the swing sets at Caruso Park today. We encourage residents to avoid this area until work is completed.

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Service Disruption: Arnprior Municipal Marina

Update: Fuel service has been restored at the Arnprior Municipal Marina. Fuel is available during regular operating hours from Friday to Sunday or by appointment from Monday to Thursday (8:00 am-3:00 pm) with advanced notice. Learn more at https://ow.ly/3sm850SNqst.

Original Message: Fuel service is currently unavailable at the Arnprior Municipal Marina. Staff are working to address the matter and aim to have Fuel Service available for this weekend. We apologize for the inconvenience

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Become a Lifeguard/Instructor for Free

The Town of Arnprior has been awarded a grant from the Canadian Parks and Recreation Association. This opportunity is available to swimmers aged 15-30, and we can accommodate up to 10 participants.

In summary, by completing the Bronze Medallion (July 8-12), Bronze Cross (July 15-19), NL – Pool with SFA (July 22-26), and Swim Instructors (in September) certifications as outlined, the participant will be eligible for a 100% reimbursement of all associated fees and will qualify as a lifeguard at no...

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July Recreation Newsletter 2024

Thank you to everyone who supported Recreation and Parks Month with us in June. The party keeps rolling through the summer with events and a busy month of programming.

PaddleFest

After being rained out on June 22, PaddleFest will now take place on July 6 at McLean Park. This event is done in joint with Ottawa Valley Air Paddle to provide free and accessible programming on the water in Arnprior. Throughout the day, there will be free guided paddles on the Ottawa River from McLean Beach while also...

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