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Events - 13 Jul 25

Upcoming Events

Otter Lake 150 WinterFest
Otter Lake 150 WinterFest
March 6, 2026 - March 8, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 pm
Disco Skate Party with Danse Mobile - Chapeau
Disco Skate Party with Danse Mobile – Chapeau
March 6, 2026
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
David Francey LIVE at The Little Red Wagon Winery
David Francey LIVE at The Little Red Wagon Winery
March 6, 2026
7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Live at Gavan’s: Jessica Pearson
Live at Gavan’s: Jessica Pearson
March 6, 2026
8:00 pm - 11:45 pm
Pontiac Snowmobile Drivers Association - Aces Poker Run
Pontiac Snowmobile Drivers Association – Aces Poker Run
March 7, 2026
8:00 am - 6:30 pm
Cribbage Tournament at George’s Regal Beagle - Chichester
Cribbage Tournament at George’s Regal Beagle – Chichester
March 7, 2026
12:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Sheenboro Archives St. Patrick’s Tea
Sheenboro Archives St. Patrick’s Tea
March 8, 2026
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
First-Aid Workshop - Shawville
First-Aid Workshop – Shawville
March 9, 2026
10:00 am - 11:30 am

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Oktoberfest Ladysmith
October 4, 2024 - October 6, 2024    
All Day
04 Oct
October 4, 2024    
5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Friday, October 4, 2024 - Oktoberfest at Brauwerk Hoffman, Campbell’s Bay. Live music with Danny Sylvester and Friends. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Music starts at 7:30. Tickets $28. Call 613-732-0388 for reservations
06 Oct
October 6, 2024    
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
The "Irishness" of our Ottawa Valley English "Twang," On Sunday, October 6, at 2 p.m., the Bromley Historical Society is pleased to welcome journalist, podcaster and raconteur Barry Conway. His topic will be "How the feckin' Ottawa Valley Irish Speak English". One of Renfrew County’s native sons, he will share his first-hand command of the history of the English language and how it came to shape the speech of the descendants of the original Irish who settled Renfrew County. This presentation, which is free to the public, will take place in the Old Town Hall, 498 Micksburg Road in Osceola, Ontario. Refreshments will be served following the presentation.
Wakefield Writers Festival des Écrivains
October 16, 2024 - October 21, 2024    
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
More than a dozen award-winning anglophone and francophone authors, musicians and artists will take the stage at the 10th annual Wakefield Writers Festival des Écrivains from October 16 to 20. For more information on lineup, program, author bios and tickets please go to www.writersfete.com.
Parenting Workshop #1 - Emotional Regulation
October 23, 2024    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Join us for the first in our series of parenting workshops! This workshop on Emotional Regulation is designed to empower and resource parents so that they have the tools to support emotional regulation strategies at home. Parents will be invited to share their concerns so that strategies can be tailored to their family's needs. We will also discuss communication strategies and sensory exercises for calming the nervous system. This workshop is hosted by The Parents' Voice Shawville and features guest speaker Nathalie Gagnon, an educational consultant with years of experience helping parents and children. Childcare is available on-site for this event. Registration is required as spaces are limited. E-mail parentsvoiceshawville@hotmail.com or click the link to register: https://forms.gle/xGhG7pct6YQL1xLr5
Radon Awareness Public Forum
November 2, 2024    
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
MRC-CISSSO-CoP are collaborating to provide important information about Radon: what it is; how to test for it; how to manage it and, grants available to help homeowners pay for mitigation work. Admission is Free. There will be Door Prizes.
Pontiac Sr Comets vs. Glengary Pipers
November 2, 2024    
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Events on October 4, 2024
Oktoberfest Ladysmith
4 Oct 24
Thorne
Events on October 5, 2024
Oktoberfest Ladysmith
4 Oct 24
Thorne
Events on October 6, 2024
Events on October 16, 2024
Events on October 17, 2024
Events on October 18, 2024
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Events on November 2, 2024
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)
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.

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Do you have an upcoming event? Would you like it listed on our website for the entire Pontiac region to see? Registered users and subscribers can submit unlimited events on our website at no cost. Log in to your account to get started. If you’re not yet registered or subscribed, sign up today to take advantage of this feature and more.

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Events Calendar

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Oktoberfest Ladysmith
October 4, 2024 - October 6, 2024    
All Day
04 Oct
October 4, 2024    
5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Friday, October 4, 2024 - Oktoberfest at Brauwerk Hoffman, Campbell’s Bay. Live music with Danny Sylvester and Friends. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Music starts at 7:30. Tickets $28. Call 613-732-0388 for reservations
06 Oct
October 6, 2024    
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
The "Irishness" of our Ottawa Valley English "Twang," On Sunday, October 6, at 2 p.m., the Bromley Historical Society is pleased to welcome journalist, podcaster and raconteur Barry Conway. His topic will be "How the feckin' Ottawa Valley Irish Speak English". One of Renfrew County’s native sons, he will share his first-hand command of the history of the English language and how it came to shape the speech of the descendants of the original Irish who settled Renfrew County. This presentation, which is free to the public, will take place in the Old Town Hall, 498 Micksburg Road in Osceola, Ontario. Refreshments will be served following the presentation.
Wakefield Writers Festival des Écrivains
October 16, 2024 - October 21, 2024    
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
More than a dozen award-winning anglophone and francophone authors, musicians and artists will take the stage at the 10th annual Wakefield Writers Festival des Écrivains from October 16 to 20. For more information on lineup, program, author bios and tickets please go to www.writersfete.com.
Parenting Workshop #1 - Emotional Regulation
October 23, 2024    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Join us for the first in our series of parenting workshops! This workshop on Emotional Regulation is designed to empower and resource parents so that they have the tools to support emotional regulation strategies at home. Parents will be invited to share their concerns so that strategies can be tailored to their family's needs. We will also discuss communication strategies and sensory exercises for calming the nervous system. This workshop is hosted by The Parents' Voice Shawville and features guest speaker Nathalie Gagnon, an educational consultant with years of experience helping parents and children. Childcare is available on-site for this event. Registration is required as spaces are limited. E-mail parentsvoiceshawville@hotmail.com or click the link to register: https://forms.gle/xGhG7pct6YQL1xLr5
Radon Awareness Public Forum
November 2, 2024    
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
MRC-CISSSO-CoP are collaborating to provide important information about Radon: what it is; how to test for it; how to manage it and, grants available to help homeowners pay for mitigation work. Admission is Free. There will be Door Prizes.
Pontiac Sr Comets vs. Glengary Pipers
November 2, 2024    
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Events on October 4, 2024
Oktoberfest Ladysmith
4 Oct 24
Thorne
Events on October 5, 2024
Oktoberfest Ladysmith
4 Oct 24
Thorne
Events on October 6, 2024
Events on October 16, 2024
Events on October 17, 2024
Events on October 18, 2024
Events on October 19, 2024
Events on October 20, 2024
Events on October 21, 2024
Events on October 23, 2024
Events on November 2, 2024

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