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June 18, 2025

Sarah Pledge Dickson

Easter bunny hops by Otter Lake

The Otter Lake Recreation Association (OLRA) hosted its annual Easter egg hunt Saturday afternoon. Tara Richard, the RA’s secretary, said the free event is a

Lions race ducks in Campbell’s Bay

A crowd of spectators lined the Front Street bridge in Campbell’s Bay on Saturday afternoon, anxiously watching a group of rubber ducks bob their way

Pontiac County Recipes – Scottish scones

As part of an ongoing series, we are publishing one recipe every week from Pontiac County Recipes, a small book that is home to a collection of kitchen secrets from across the region, published by Pontiac Printshop in 1968. Our

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Shawville’s Anglican church vandalized

The St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Shawville was victim to an incident of vandalism over the weekend that resulted in a broken basement window, a missing security camera, and some cryptic words carved into its front door. Church caretaker Derek

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Bryson Lions host second annual Easter brunch

The Bryson Lions Club hosted its second annual Easter Sunday brunch over the weekend to raise money to cover the club’s expenses. The kitchen was full of steaming containers of bacon, sausages, eggs, beans and potatoes, and club member Bill

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Easter bunny hops by Otter Lake

The Otter Lake Recreation Association (OLRA) hosted its annual Easter egg hunt Saturday afternoon. Tara Richard, the RA’s secretary, said the free event is a way to get kids and parents together. “They get to come out and run around,”

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Lions race ducks in Campbell’s Bay

A crowd of spectators lined the Front Street bridge in Campbell’s Bay on Saturday afternoon, anxiously watching a group of rubber ducks bob their way down a stream, towards the duck race finish line. Five hundred ducks were purchased to

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LOCAL EVENTS
28 Jun

Festival de la Culbute Festival

June 28, 2025
All Day

A celebration of the 150th anniversary of the construction of the Culbute Locks, an industrial marvel in its day and an important part of our local heritage.
A day filled with celebration;
– The Great Canadian Lumberjack Show
– Music and dancing
– Food and drink
– and much more!
We acknowledge the support of the Government of Canada

Music Trivia Nite

Music Trivia Nite

June 28, 2025
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Come enjoy an evening of fun! Test your knowledge of Music Trivia! Prizes, and some competition!
Bar, snacks will be available. All money raised will go towards a chair lift for the Town Hall.

Gardening Workshops

Gardening Workshops

July 5, 2025 - July 19, 2025
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
We at the Parents’ Voice Shawville Area are excited to offer these two workshops! July 5 & July 19 from 11:00-12:00.
Have partnered with Pure Conscience to offer two 1 hour planting workshops for parents and children.
The workshop will include the following activities:
  1. How to read seed labels
  2. Knowing what and when to plant
  3. Getting your hands dirty with planting!
  4. Planning your garden
  5. Some gardening tips and tricks
  6. Trimming plants
  7. Fall garden planning
Please complete this form to reserve your spot. Payment will be made closer to the date if we get the minimum number of participants. Registration Link: https://forms.gle/DEuHomtBka5Dkw8v7
Cost: $20 per participant (parent and 1 child)
12th Annual Shawville Lions Country Jamboree

12th Annual Shawville Lions Country Jamboree

July 17, 2025 - July 20, 2025
6:00 pm

A Weekend of Amazing Country Music and Fun!

02 Aug

PPHS Reunion

August 2, 2025
All Day

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

Expo Shawville Fair 2025

Expo Shawville Fair 2025

August 28, 2025 - September 1, 2025
All Day

The Valley’s Most Family Friendly Fair!

www.shawvillefair.ca

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