Take action to reduce your food waste by: •Planning meals and making a grocery list •Storing fruits and vegetables properly so they last longer •Getting creative with leftovers •Thinking about expiry dates •Compost leftover organics

The parking lot and roadway into Robert Simpson Park will be closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic from Sunday, October 25th, at 9 pm until Friday, October 30th, at 4:30 pm.

Robert Simpson Park Phase 1A Update– Reopening Spring 2027 Learn more at arnprior.ca/refreshrsp

You can now recycle more in Arnprior! With recent changes to Ontario’s recycling program, Arnprior residents can now include paper-laminated packaging and flexible plastic packaging, foam packaging, tubes, small plastic containers, and aerosol containers in their bins.

The first batch of rain barrels was delivered this week! If you signed up at the Arnprior Market, please be patient as staff work on these as time allows, outside of their other responsibilities. Staff will be contacting those who registered as the barrels are completed.

•The best way to reduce the impact that we have on the environment is to make sure that we can use the gadgets that we already have in our pockets for as long as possible. •Consider donating or selling your electronic item instead of disposing them in your garbage. .

Our Youth Club got a sneak peek at our next Robert Simpson Park Refresh video. Find out what they are so excited about tomorrow.

The Nick Smith Centre pool, arenas and community hall will be closed, tomorrow, October 23 between 10:00 am - 12:00 pm for maintenance.

As colder weather creeps in, Walk the Halls returns! This free program provides 90 mins of walking the hallways of the Arnprior District High School on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00-7:30pm. While free, this program requires registration. Learn more at Arnprior.ca/Programs

Today is Leave a Review Day! Positive reviews help small businesses stand out, reach new customers, and continue providing the products and services our community relies on. Leave a review today and help local businesses shine. #SmallBusinessMonth #ShopLocal

What You Can Do •The easiest thing we can do is increase the average number of times our clothes are worn. •Be mindful of what and how much you’re buying, and what you do with your clothing afterward—small choices like these reduce our collective impact on the environment.

Does your kid think they can beat the timer? Friday's Youth Night is Mission Impossible where Youth Club goes through a full program of challenges. Free for members and open to those without for only $10 (non-resident rate applies). Join now at Arnprior.ca/YouthNight

Next time you have a project you are working on, see what materials you already have or can get from others before buying new.

Over 1300 Voters have cast their ballots in the 2026 Municipal Election! Voting is open until 8:00 pm on Monday, October 26, 2026. Visit arnprior.ca/elections for frequently asked questions on voting.

Work will be taking place at the McLean Ave. Ball Diamonds this week. Please stay off the diamonds and avoid the area. The Dog Park and parking area are not affected and remain open.

Tomorrow's Youth Club Craft Program is decorating wooden pumpkins! Free for Youth Club members and open to registration for those without, this monthly program includes pizza dinner at the Nick Smith Centre. Join now at Arnprior.ca/YouthClub

This week is Waste Reduction Week! It is part of Circular Economy Month in October, which promotes understanding circularity, protecting the planet, building economic resilience, reducing waste, and strengthening communities. youtu.be/eOgXxTj5kGk?si=d6wl…

Only 1 week left to vote! Learn more at arnprior.ca/election

A reminder that this week’s recycling collection is for Plastic, Glass and Metal. Collection schedules can be found on the Town’s website at calendar.arnprior.ca/wastesc….

The Nick Smith Centre Pool is closed until Monday, October 19th at Noon.