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July 2, 2025

The Parents’ Voice

Spring is all around us

I feel we were a bit spoiled this year – and now spring has sprung early. It’s time to enjoy some springtime fun. The outdoors

St. Patrick’s Day

March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day. This is a super fun holiday to celebrate with our kiddos. It’s also a day that requires no purchasing.

A diagnosis

In this crazy ride called parenting, we often come face to face with differences in our children that we may not have seen in other

Eleven years strong

This March will mark 11 years of The Parents’ Voice Shawville. We couldn’t be more proud of the committee we’ve developed and maintained over the

Bringing home a pet

Three years ago we decided to add a new family member, once the kids were all past baby and toddler hood. The girls being a

Lego

Chances are if you have a child four and over you know what Lego is. Most children absolutely love to build with this simple, colorful,

Winter

Rinks are open for business, snow hills are finally growing in abundance with all the beautiful snow we’ve been getting. Make sure you get your

Christmas Traditions

My family has had the same Christmas Eve traditions for as long as I can remember. We would attend family mass, come home to lots

Christmas Baking

I think I say this about all of my Christmas articles, but Christmas baking is one of my favourites to write. Every year since before

Spring is all around us

I feel we were a bit spoiled this year – and now spring has sprung early. It’s time to enjoy some springtime fun. The outdoors become a new land when the snow melts after being covered up all winter. Read

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St. Patrick’s Day

March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day. This is a super fun holiday to celebrate with our kiddos. It’s also a day that requires no purchasing. So instead of buying anything, make some crafts and talk about leprechauns and leprechaun traps,

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Working from home with little ones in tow

Four years ago working from home became a more normal and accepted reality. Thanks to covid people were forced to work alongside their little ones, day after day. It was difficult then to force yourself to put your career in

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A diagnosis

In this crazy ride called parenting, we often come face to face with differences in our children that we may not have seen in other children. It can be in the way they write, the way they play, the way

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Eleven years strong

This March will mark 11 years of The Parents’ Voice Shawville. We couldn’t be more proud of the committee we’ve developed and maintained over the last 11 years. We have welcomed new members, said goodbye to old members, hosted countless

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Bringing home a pet

Three years ago we decided to add a new family member, once the kids were all past baby and toddler hood. The girls being a bit older were ready to help with some of the responsibility and I wanted a

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Lego

Chances are if you have a child four and over you know what Lego is. Most children absolutely love to build with this simple, colorful, inviting toy. Lego is a timeless toy that has been around since 1932, and still

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Winter

Rinks are open for business, snow hills are finally growing in abundance with all the beautiful snow we’ve been getting. Make sure you get your children out to enjoy some of this wonderful winter wonderland we are surrounded in. A

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Christmas Traditions

My family has had the same Christmas Eve traditions for as long as I can remember. We would attend family mass, come home to lots of snacks and chatting and family time, prepare cookies, milk, and carrots for Santa and

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Christmas Baking

I think I say this about all of my Christmas articles, but Christmas baking is one of my favourites to write. Every year since before our kids were born I joined a best friend of mine and we baked four

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LOCAL EVENTS
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)
Park Party

Park Party

July 12, 2025
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Join us for PARK PARTY, a community favourite!
Enjoy beautiful Mill Dam Park and splash pad, as well as:
  • bouncy castles
  • cash BBQ
  • airbrush tattoos
  • Echo the Clown balloon animals
  • Magic Show (11:30 am)
  • Meet the Keepers animal show (1:00 pm)
  • …and more!
Admission by donation. See you there!!
Thank you to our sponsors, the Municipality of Shawville, the Municipality of Clarendon, Shawville Lions Club, and the Regional Association of West Quebecers.
13 Jul

Gaelic Roots: The Irish Language in the Ottawa Valley

July 13, 2025
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

The Bromley Historical Society welcomes Dónall Ó Dubhghaill to speak on “Gaelic Roots: The Irish Language in the Ottawa Valley” on Sunday, July 13, 2pm, at the Old Town Hall, 498 Micksburg Road, Osceola. Renowned for its strong Irish heritage, many of the early Irish settlers of the Ottawa Valley spoke Irish.  A Celtic Studies scholar and educator, Mr. Ó Dubhghaill will delve into the rich history of the Irish (Gaelic) language, tracing its ancient roots in Ireland, its journey across the Atlantic, and its vibrant life within the Ottawa Valley. This free presentation is open to the public. Refreshments will be served following the presentation.

13 Jul

Gaelic Roots: The Irish Language in the Ottawa Valley

July 13, 2025
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

The Bromley Historical Society welcomes Dónall Ó Dubhghaill to speak on “Gaelic Roots: The Irish Language in the Ottawa Valley” on Sunday, July 13, 2pm, at the Old Town Hall, 498 Micksburg Road, Osceola. Renowned for its strong Irish heritage, many of the early Irish settlers of the Ottawa Valley spoke Irish.  A Celtic Studies scholar and educator, Mr. Ó Dubhghaill will delve into the rich history of the Irish (Gaelic) language, tracing its ancient roots in Ireland, its journey across the Atlantic, and its vibrant life within the Ottawa Valley. This free presentation is open to the public. Refreshments will be served following the presentation.

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

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