This high-energy country party pays tribute to the legends and hitmakers of both classic and modern country music - with crowd-favourites from Dwight Yoakam, Alan Jackson, Garth Brooks, Chris Stapleton, Morgan Wallen, Keith Urban, and many more. Whether you’re two-stepping into midnight with your sweetheart or line dancing with the whole crowd, the Honky-Tonk Heroes [...]

Free Public Skating at the Shawville Arena. Sponsored by the Municipality of Shawville. Friday, January 2 – 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Where:  Shawville Arena, 215 rue Lang When: Jan 2nd, 7:45 p.m. (Warmup at 7:15 p.m.) https://shawvillepontiacs.hockeyshift.com/stats#/988/game/1097774

Where: Centre de Loisirs des Draveurs Century 21 Élite, 33 rue du centre récréatif When: 8 p.m. - 1 a.m. Join us for Karaoke Night at the Arena on Friday, January 2, from 8 PM to 1 AM at the Centre de loisirs des Draveurs. Hosted by Francine Aubrey and Christine Bourque, this fundraiser supports [...]

Where: Centre de Loisirs des Draveurs Century 21 Élite, 33 rue du centre récréatif When: Jan 2 - 5  https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1364272752068564&set=a.586888143140366

Saturday, January 3 – 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Sponsored by Shawville Lions Club. 

Where:  215 rue Lang When: Jan 7th, 7:00 p.m. Join the Pontiac Agricultural Society for MEGA Bingo on January 7th featuring $2,000 in prizes! Doors open at 6:30 pm and the event begins at 7:00 pm at a cost of $20 per card. This is an age-of-majority event (18+) with both a canteen and bingo [...]

When: Jan 9th - 11th Where: Shawville Arena See you on January 9th-January 11th for the U11 U13 Pontiac Winter Classic Presented by Giant Tiger! See the full schedule here: https://page.spordle.com/tournoi-m11-m13-shawville/schedule-stats-standings 

Where: 1157 Rue de Clarendon, Quyon When: Jan 9th, 8 p.m. A new year, a cozy pub, and the sound of live music filling the room. TJ Morrison brings his soulful vocals and rock-blues rhythms that feel just right on a winter night. Join us for a night of free live music. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=871580922534981&set=a.112587245101023

Where: Municipal Hall, 10 chemin Jondee When: Jan 10th, 10 a.m. Alleyn-et-Cawood is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2026, and is looking for volunteers to help the municipality celebrate this milestone. This first info meeting will be an opportunity to share ideas, memories, or simply interest in participating.

Where: Centre de Loisirs des Draveurs, 33 Rue du Centre Récréatif, Fort-Coulonge When: Saturday, Jan 10th, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. The Centre de Loisirs des Draveurs is turning into a dance floor for a fun-filled evening open to all families and the entire community! Put on your best white or vibrant-colored outfits, show off your [...]

Where: Bryson Golden Age Club. 943 rue Principale When: Tuesday, Jan 13, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Learn about using your phone’s features, staying safe on your phone and tricks to make your phone work for you. With special guest, Alina Holmes, Digital Literacy Coordinator, Western Quebec Literacy Council (WQLC). Register at https://centreconnexions.org/event/cell-phone-tips-and-tricks-part-1-bryson/

Where: Harrington Community Centre, 64 Chem. Pembroke, Chapeau When: Wednesday, Jan 14, 7:00 p.m. https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1164313969196723&set=a.492415146386612

Where: St. Paul's Anglican Church, 530 Main St., Shawville When: Jan 15th, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Individual, confidential 30-minute meetings with a lawyer and social worker to obtain free legal information and psychological support. Criminal law, family law, small claims, civil law, labour law, penal law, wills, housing and much more. Registered appointments will [...]

Please wear loose clothing. This is a quiet, slow-moving class to assist healing and relief of hip, back, shoulder, neck, etc., pains. Bring water, a yoga mat and clean, bare feet. This is a Pontiac Community Fundraiser to assist the Curling Club in raising funds to replace a broken ~$25K ice pump. The recommended minimum [...]

Where: Shawville Arena,  215 rue Lang When: Jan. 16-18 See you on January 16th-January 18th for the Pontiac Winter Classic U15/U18, presented by Revêtement St Laurent. See details here: https://www.pontiactournament.com/en/index.html   

Where: Patinage en forêt, 9 Montée Beausoleil, Lac-des-Loups When: Jan 16th, 7:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Experience an enchanting night of skating on a forest trail illuminated by 350 torches, complete with music, light effects, and a cozy bonfire. This event is limited to 300 participants at a cost of $25.00 per person, and reservations [...]

Where: Raymond Johnston Community Centre When: Jan 17th, Departure at 10 a.m. The Otter Lake 150 Committee is partnering with the Pontiac Quad Club for a poker run hike! Funds raised will support Otter Lake's 150th birthday celebrations planned throughout the coming year. Limited places — book your place now! $30 for the run, $17 [...]

Where: George’s Regal Beagle, 1541 Chem. de Chapeau Sheenboro (Chichester, QC) When: Jan 17th, 12:30 p.m. 25$ entree fee includes a lunch of soup and assorted cold cut mini subs. Registration is at 12:30 p.m. with the tournament starting at 1 p.m. To register in advance or for more information please contact David Brisard at [...]

Where: Mountain View Farms, 575 Chem. Crégheur When: Jan 18th, 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Beyoutiful Souls and Mountain View Farm are hosting a day-long retreat focused on reflection, intention-setting, and creating a personal vision board using the "Field Guide to Manifesting Your Dream Life”. More Information here: beyoutifulsouls.com/mini-day-retreat/reset-day-retreat. https://www.facebook.com/share/1Jar6a4qzh/

Where: Centre Communautaire et culturel de Quyon When: Jan 18th, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. The Quyon Lions Club is hosting a community breakfast at the Centre Communautaire et culturel de Quyon, sponsored by Dave Mayer and Monique Robert of Skating Through the Forest. Guests can meet Loupie the Mascot and enter a giveaway for [...]

Where: St. Paul's Anglican Church, 530 Main St., Shawville When: Thursday, Jan 22nd, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Join us for an informative session with RBC Bank Manager Meagan Derouin, in partnership with Connexions Resource Centre. Participants will learn about fraud and cyber fraud – what it is, how to identify it, how it occurs, [...]

Where: Club d'Âge d'Or, 566, rue Baume, Fort Coulonge When: Jan 22nd, 7 p.m. All members are invited. 

Where: Shawville Arena, 215 rue Lang When: Friday, Jan 23, 7:45 p.m. (warm-up at 7:15) Join us for an informative session with RBC Bank Manager Meagan Derouin, in partnership with Connexions Resource Centre. Participants will learn about fraud and cyber fraud – what it is, how to identify it, how it occurs, and most importantly, [...]

Where: Parc des Chutes Coulonge When: Saturday, Jan 24th, 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Set your intentions for the year at the Waterfall Wellness Retreat at Parc des Chutes Coulonge. This all-day experience features sound bath meditation in a yurt, multiple yoga sessions, and guided snowshoeing through the park. Guests will enjoy a provided lunch, a [...]

Where: Campbell’s Bay Legion, 140 rue Front, Campbell’s Bay When: Sat, Jan 24th, 5 p.m.  The Campbell’s Bay Legion is hosting a Kitchen Party featuring an afternoon of music where guests are encouraged to bring their own instruments. This event includes a supper of scalloped potatoes and ham for $12. Reservations are required by January [...]

Where: Ferme Pure Conscience, 57 Chem. Ragged Chute, Bristol When: Jan 25, 1-3 p.m. Experience a guided Drum & Sound Journeying session at Pure Conscience Farm to explore deeper consciousness through healing rhythms. The cost is $55 plus taxes, and limited spots are available. To secure a space, register by calling 873-822-1251 or by email: [...]

Where: Homecraft Hall 215 Lang Street, Shawville, QC When: Thursday, Jan 29th, 7:00 p.m. The Pontiac Agricultural Society is holding its Annual General Meeting on Thursday, January 29, at 7:00 pm at the Homecraft Hall in Shawville. Everyone is welcome to attend! For questions, contact info@shawvillefair.ca or 819-647-3213.

Where: Pontiac High School When: Jan. 29-31 Come enjoy the classic farce Boeing Boeing with the Pontiac Community Players. Shows are Thursday Jan. 29th, Friday Jan. 30th and two on Saturday Jan. 31st. Tickets are $25 at Hursty's Bar and Grill (Shawville), cash only, or email PontiacCommunityPlayers@gmail.com to arrange for e-transfer and tickets for pickup [...]

Where: Pontiac Conference Centre, 204 Principale, Fort-Coulonge When: Friday, Jan 30, 5:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. This "Night of Memories" features dinner and entertainment, including logging-era storytelling and music by Gail Gavan and Louis Schryer. Tickets are $35 per person and must be purchased in advance at Hodgins Hardware or Spruceholme. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10163451756085568&set=a.10150252424975568

Where: Salle Bethany Hall, 33 chemin Harrison, Alleyn-et-Cawood When: Saturday, Jan 31, 9 - 11 a.m. Celebrate 150 years with a community breakfast at Salle Bethany Hall in Danford Lake. Enjoy a full menu of eggs, breakfast meats, and sides. Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for kids in advance, or $15 and $10 [...]

Where: 777 Route 366, Thorne (Ladysmith), Quebec When: Jan 31st,  5 p.m. The Ladysmith Recreation Committee is hosting their Annual Turkey Dinner & Dance on Sat, Jan 31st. Contact committee members to grab your tickets, dinner starts at 5 p.m. https://www.facebook.com/share/1DShRGwMvE/

Where: Bethany Hall, 33 chemin Harrison, Alleyn-et-Cawood When: Saturday, Jan 31, 8 p.m. - 1 a.m. Dance the night away at the Winter Carnival Dance at Bethany Hall, featuring live music from the Midnight Ramblers. The event includes a cash bar, raffle prizes, 50/50 tickets, and a midnight box social. Everyone is welcome to attend.