Bethel Pentecostal Church in Shawville celebrated its 100th anniversary over the weekend. On Saturday, they hosted a community meet-and-greet in the church’s fellowship hall followed
Shawville’s Café 349 hosted a vernissage Saturday for Calumet Island artist Jelly Massee’s engaging new collection of art titled Preserving The Past. Spread across the
The late Nicole Forget’s creative legacy was on full display at a vernissage Sunday afternoon in which her artwork adorned the walls of Shawville’s Café
What do you get in an event featuring 19 holistic and well-being practitioners with expertise in everything from iridology to sonic alchemy; 26 facilitators in
The Ottawa Valley chapter of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS-OV) has been championing the Dumoine, Noire and Coulonge rivers watersheds for a number
When Irish immigrants made the Pontiac their new home some 200 years ago, they brought with them some of their best traditions, including the kitchen
Ottawa Little Theatre opened its 2025 season with The Shawshank Redemption, a play based upon Stephen King’s 1982 novella, Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption. Shawville
Pontiac Pride hosted a night of board games at the St. Paul’s Anglican Church community hub, formerly known as the church hall, on Thursday evening.
Last week’s fresh snow arrived just in time for Quyon’s winter carnival, which saw the library, Gavan’s Hotel, the Municipality of Pontiac and Quyon Sports
A sea of red filled the Raymond Johnston Community Centre for the Otter Lake 50 Plus Club’s annual Valentine’s dinner and dance on Saturday evening,
Bethel Pentecostal Church in Shawville celebrated its 100th anniversary over the weekend. On Saturday, they hosted a community meet-and-greet in the church’s fellowship hall followed by a banquet at the Shawville fairgrounds, and on Sunday held a special commemorative service.
Shawville’s Café 349 hosted a vernissage Saturday for Calumet Island artist Jelly Massee’s engaging new collection of art titled Preserving The Past. Spread across the large dining area were more than 20 pieces of art showcasing Massee’s technique of first
The late Nicole Forget’s creative legacy was on full display at a vernissage Sunday afternoon in which her artwork adorned the walls of Shawville’s Café 349 and her memory furnished the air.
What do you get in an event featuring 19 holistic and well-being practitioners with expertise in everything from iridology to sonic alchemy; 26 facilitators in everything from fitness to unity meditation; five vendors offering everything from balms to one-on-one coaching;
The Ottawa Valley chapter of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS-OV) has been championing the Dumoine, Noire and Coulonge rivers watersheds for a number of years, and this past weekend partnered with Café 349 to once again grace the
When Irish immigrants made the Pontiac their new home some 200 years ago, they brought with them some of their best traditions, including the kitchen party. The team at the Quyon Legion honoured this heritage Saturday when they threw open
Ottawa Little Theatre opened its 2025 season with The Shawshank Redemption, a play based upon Stephen King’s 1982 novella, Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption. Shawville actor Grant Moore, a recent recipient of the Toronto Film School’s Best Actor award, played
Pontiac Pride hosted a night of board games at the St. Paul’s Anglican Church community hub, formerly known as the church hall, on Thursday evening. St. Paul’s provided the space, and Pontiac Pride provided everything else. This is the first
Last week’s fresh snow arrived just in time for Quyon’s winter carnival, which saw the library, Gavan’s Hotel, the Municipality of Pontiac and Quyon Sports and Recreation join forces to throw an afternoon of winter fun.
A sea of red filled the Raymond Johnston Community Centre for the Otter Lake 50 Plus Club’s annual Valentine’s dinner and dance on Saturday evening, and spirits were high even as a winter storm made its arrival outside. While attendees
PPHS REUNION: August 2, 2025
REGISTRATION IS ON AND ACTIVE!
$60 per person (cocktails, dinner)
Come connect with your classmates. Space limited, so registration & payment a must.
E-transfer: pphsreunioncommittee@gmail.com
Cheque: Kathy Wickens (call 613-600-1455)
331 Somerville Drive, Perth, ON K7H 3C6
Location: Otter Lake R.A. Association, 394 Tessier Street
Euchre tournament fundraiser for Otter Lake’s 150th Anniversary in 2026.
Pre-registration on now. $5 per person if pre-registered before the tournament. $8/pp at the door on the day of the tournament. You can send an e-transfer to pre-register to: otterlake150@outlook.com or contact Lory Beaudoin at: lorybeaudoin@gmail.com
The door opens at noon. Snacks and drinks for sale. The tournament starts at 1PM—prizes for the top 3 places; the lowest score and most lone hands. All skill levels welcome.
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