Where: Shawville, Bryson, Otter Lake, Alleyn-et-Cawood, Chapeau  When: 9 - 11 a.m. Can’t make it to the MRC’s seniors policy consultation on Feb. 19 in Fort-Coulonge? No worries! There are five more happening the morning of Feb. 24 at Shawville’s Community Lodge (244 rue Main), Bethany Hall in Alleyn-et-Cawood (33 rue Harrison), Otter Lake’s town hall (15 ave. Palmer), Bryson’s Golden Age Club (943 rue Principale), and the Harrington Hall in Chapeau (64 chem. Pembroke).  https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1342436034584842&set=a.325505836277872

The annual Family Hockey Tournament takes place at the Upper Pontiac Sports Complex on February 27 and 28. The public is welcome to attend and cheer on local teams, with full details and schedules to be released soon.

Where: Centre de Loisirs des Draveurs, 33 rue du Centre Récréatif, Fort-Coulonge When: Feb. 27 - 28 This two-day winter carnival will include hockey tournaments, bingo, karaoke, kids games, and a car rally with prizes. Visit the Centre de Loisirs des Draveurs Century 21 Élite FAcebook page for more information. 

Where: Luskville Community Centre, 2024 route 148 When: 5:30 p.m. Join us for a joyful, creative evening celebrating local talent, community spirit, and a little Nashville flair, right here in Luskville! Tickets are $2 per person, available at the door. https://www.facebook.com/events/881271588154142 

Where: Chutes Coulonge Adventure Park  When: Feb 28 - March 1, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. A full weekend of activities designed to connect with nature, community, and reconnect with yourself. Private wellness sessions available as well. Tickets are $98 per day, pre-registration is required. Contact dg@chutescoulonge.ca for more information. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1451680003630403&set=pcb.1451680186963718

Where: Campbell’s Bay Outdoor Rink, 2 Rue Second, Campbell's Bay When: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Organized by the Parent Hive, this carnival will include a hockey shooting competition, science experiments, sliding, and free chili and hot dogs. Door prizes to be won!  https://www.facebook.com/share/p/195VHenQam/

Where: Bristol Fire Hall, 24 rue Wharf, Bristol When: 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Open to everyone https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1H2Gy7qXcQ/

OTTER LAKE 150 WINTERFEST FRI MAR 6: TALENT SHOW doors open 7pm, show starts 8pm SAT MAR 7: KIDS' OLYMPICS (ages 6-17), 10am-1pm MINI OLYMPICS (under 5), 10am-1pm MINUTE-TO-WIN-IT, 1pm-3pm MOBILE ARCADE, 10am-2pm DOG SLEDDING, 5pm-6pm MIDNIGHT RAMBLERS, 8pm SUN MAR 8: BALL HOCKEY, starts at 10am Food, Drinks & Vendors on site!! Free Face Painting!!

Where: Upper Pontiac Sports Complex, 52 Chem. Pembroke, Chapeau When: 6:30 - 8 p.m. Free skating party with disco lights and music. https://www.facebook.com/100047119736749/posts/1439364494310861/?rdid=1nIwWTDZCy70zwSj# 

Where: Little Red Wagon Winery, 165 Chem. de Calumet O, Shawville When: 7:30 p.m.  "Francey's clear, simple songs speak volumes to his followers. After a decade in music, David Francey is known as one of Canada's finest tunesmiths and a champion of the Everyman, admired for his less-is-more approach to writing. It's amazing how he manages to address deep stuff with such spare ingredients." Reservations are required for both the show and dinner. https://www.littleredwagonwinery.com/events-tickets/david-francey-fri-march-6-730pm

Where: Gavan’s Hotel, 1157 rue de Clarendon, Quyon When: 8 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Registration costs $40 for the first hand—which includes a spaghetti dinner at Gavan’s Hotel, and $30 for each additional hand. Participants can compete for cash prizes including $350 for 1st place, $150 for 2nd, and $80 for 3rd, along with various door prizes and a consolation prize for the worst hand. Interested riders can sign up at https://app.acespokerrun.com/acesevent/olV4STLCDA8F3aFmB7nH or contact info@amp-psda.qc.ca for more details. https://www.facebook.com/events/1403994917369123?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D

Where: George’s Regal Beagle Bar, 1541 Chem. de Chapeau Sheenboro, Chichester When: 12:30 p.m. To register or for more information contact David Brisard: 613-639-9002. 

Where: Sheenboro municipal building, 59 rue Sheen When: 1 p.m. Mark your calendars for the first annual St. Patrick’s Tea, hosted by the Sheenboro Archives! Tickets are $15 per person and will be available soon. https://www.facebook.com/events/729717599874085

Where: St-Paul’s Church Hall, 530 rue Main, Shawville When: 10 - 11:30 a.m. Join the Centre Connexions for this hands-on CPR course, presented by McGill University MedCCO, to learn how to assist someone who is choking and how to use a defibrillator. Refreshments will be served!

Where: Harrington Community Hall, 64 Chem. Pembroke, Chapeau When: 7 p.m. Get involved and help shape the future of recreation and leisure activities in Chapeau. All new members are welcome! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1406979952890232/permalink/4192834560971410/?rdid=wjHZA3ebO7NVn

Where: Renfrew Pontiac Livestock ltd. 18156 Hwy. 17, Cobden When: 12 p.m., before the regular sale     

Where: Ladysmith Recreation Committee, 777 Route 366, Thorne When: 6 p.m. Dress up your table in your best St. Patrick’s Day gear — the best-dressed table will win a prize!  Grab your crew, bring your trivia smarts, and don’t forget the green. 1-6 people per team, $10 per person. https://www.facebook.com/events/s/-trivia-night-is-back-/1321668756659442/

Where: Quyon Community Centre, 2 Rue Ferry, Quyon When: 12 - 2 p.m. Come enjoy tea, sandwiches and treats. Adults are $15 and children under 10 are $8.  https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1359593056208705&set=a.464192709082082

Shawville United Church $20.00 , Children under 12 Free Tickets available at Church office and Hurstys Prizes for best costumes Great music

Where: Quyon Legion, 26 rue St. John, Quyon When: 2 p.m. Music by Donald Foran, Garry Cummings, Arnold Trudeau, Joe Bennet, and Mark Helmer.  https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=25479642425065970&set=a.622934537830103

Where:  Bryson Lions Club, 660 rue Principale, Bryson When: 9:30 a.m. $12 for adults, $5 for kids 12 and under.

Where: 1157 rue de Clarendon, Quyon When: 1 - 7:30 p.m. Featuring performances by Gail Gavan, The Ryans, Louis Schryer, Lorne Daley, Pauline Brown Dancers, and many more! $10 per person.  https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=913583078334765&set=a.112587245101023 

Where: Parc des Chutes Coulonge Adventure Park, 100 Prom. Du-Parc-des-Chutes, Mansfield-et-Pontefract When: March 16 - 20th (10 a.m. - 4 p.m.) Chutes Coulonge is hosting a March Break day camp for Quebec and Ontario students, featuring fire-making, animal tracking, and maple syrup production. For $26 per day, children enjoy snowshoeing, hockey, and outdoor cooking in a nature-filled environment. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AdMqisay2/

Where: George’s Regal Beagle Bar, 1541 Chem. de Chapeau Sheenboro, Chichester When: 3 p.m. Entertainment by Adam's Buoys. The bar opens at 3, music starts at 5. Everyone is welcome! https://www.facebook.com/groups/76595416803/permalink/10164977197096804/?rdid=Hlwrx3SgDUoRPxQp#

Where: Pontiac Archives, 358 rue Main, Shawville  When: 10 a.m. This presentation will be given by Dr. Thomas O’Neill.

Where: Campbell’s Bay Community Centre, 2 rue Second, Campbell’s Bay When: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Driven and inspired by young people, this event is dedicated to the educational community (youths, parents, community organizations, schools staff, elected people, health staff etc.) and will focus on the health, well‑being, and educational success of youth.

Where: Thorne Community Recreation Association, 777 route 366, Thorne When: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Seed swap/speakers/vendors/canteen/raffle. https://www.facebook.com/events/1583399859332353