Where: Shawville, Bryson, Otter Lake, Alleyn-et-Cawood, Chapeau  When: 9 - 11 a.m. Can’t make it to the MRC’s seniors policy consultation on Feb. 19 in Fort-Coulonge? No worries! There are five more happening the morning of Feb. 24 at Shawville’s Community Lodge (244 rue Main), Bethany Hall in Alleyn-et-Cawood (33 rue Harrison), Otter Lake’s town [...]

The annual Family Hockey Tournament takes place at the Upper Pontiac Sports Complex on February 27 and 28. The public is welcome to attend and cheer on local teams, with full details and schedules to be released soon.

Where: Centre de Loisirs des Draveurs, 33 rue du Centre Récréatif, Fort-Coulonge When: Feb. 27 - 28 This two-day winter carnival will include hockey tournaments, bingo, karaoke, kids games, and a car rally with prizes. Visit the Centre de Loisirs des Draveurs Century 21 Élite FAcebook page for more information. 

Where: Luskville Community Centre, 2024 route 148 When: 5:30 p.m. Join us for a joyful, creative evening celebrating local talent, community spirit, and a little Nashville flair, right here in Luskville! Tickets are $2 per person, available at the door. https://www.facebook.com/events/881271588154142 

Where: George’s Regal Beagle Bar, 1541 Chem. de Chapeau Sheenboro, Chichester When: 6 p.m. Homemade beef stew, bun and dessert served at 6 p.m. with the 50/50 draw taking place at 7 p.m. Dinner tickets are $15 per person. Followed by music from the Friday Night Jammers. All are welcome! 

Where: Chutes Coulonge Adventure Park  When: Feb 28 - March 1, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. A full weekend of activities designed to connect with nature, community, and reconnect with yourself. Private wellness sessions available as well. Tickets are $98 per day, pre-registration is required. Contact dg@chutescoulonge.ca for more information. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1451680003630403&set=pcb.1451680186963718

Where: Pontiac Legion, 140 Rue Front, Campbell's Bay When: Saturday, Feb 28, 2 p.m. Test your knowledge at Music Trivia Nite at the Pontiac Legion in Cambell’s Bay on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM. For $5.00 per person, teams can compete for prizes and enjoy snacks and a 50/50 draw. Trivia covers Rock, [...]

Where: Bethany Hall, 33 chemin Harrison, Alleyn-et-Cawood When: 3:30 p.m. Join Alleyn-et-Cawood in celebrating its 150th anniversary with a ribbon cutting at 3:30 p.m. and a spaghetti supper at 4 p.m. Advance tickets available by calling Sheila at 819-467-2941 ext. 103. Tickets are $15 ($18 at the door) or for kids 10 and under they [...]

Enjoy a delicious dinner while trying your trivia skills, 100% bilingual event with half of all question revolving around horses…$25 per person. Info Andrea 819-351-5513

Where: 1157 rue de Clarendon, Quyon When: 9 p.m.  Larry brings 45 years of experience in the local music scene, Arnold has been lighting up the Ottawa & Pontiac circuit for 25 years with his Pontiac roots, and Brian Ostrom — an Ottawa Valley Hall of Famer and one of the region’s finest steel guitar [...]

Where: Campbell’s Bay Outdoor Rink, 2 Rue Second, Campbell's Bay When: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Organized by the Parent Hive, this carnival will include a hockey shooting competition, science experiments, sliding, and free chili and hot dogs. Door prizes to be won!  https://www.facebook.com/share/p/195VHenQam/

Where: Bristol Fire Hall, 24 rue Wharf, Bristol When: 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Open to everyone https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1H2Gy7qXcQ/

OTTER LAKE 150 WINTERFEST FRI MAR 6: TALENT SHOW doors open 7pm, show starts 8pm SAT MAR 7: KIDS' OLYMPICS (ages 6-17), 10am-1pm MINI OLYMPICS (under 5), 10am-1pm MINUTE-TO-WIN-IT, 1pm-3pm MOBILE ARCADE, 10am-2pm DOG SLEDDING, 5pm-6pm MIDNIGHT RAMBLERS, 8pm SUN MAR 8: BALL HOCKEY, starts at 10am Food, Drinks & Vendors on site!! Free Face [...]

Where: Upper Pontiac Sports Complex, 52 Chem. Pembroke, Chapeau When: 6:30 - 8 p.m. Free skating party with disco lights and music. https://www.facebook.com/100047119736749/posts/1439364494310861/?rdid=1nIwWTDZCy70zwSj# 

Where: Little Red Wagon Winery, 165 Chem. de Calumet O, Shawville When: 7:30 p.m.  "Francey's clear, simple songs speak volumes to his followers. After a decade in music, David Francey is known as one of Canada's finest tunesmiths and a champion of the Everyman, admired for his less-is-more approach to writing. It's amazing how he [...]

Where: 1157 rue de Clarendon, Quyon When: 8 p.m.  Blending folk, country, and Celtic influences, Jessica’s music is equal parts rootsy and refreshing. If you're craving a night of beautifully told tales and powerful artistry, this is one show you won’t want to miss. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=919765284383211&set=a.112587245101023

UPDATE: This event was cancelled due to the weekend's wet forecast. ----- Where: Gavan’s Hotel, 1157 rue de Clarendon, Quyon When: 8 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Registration costs $40 for the first hand—which includes a spaghetti dinner at Gavan’s Hotel, and $30 for each additional hand. Participants can compete for cash prizes including $350 for 1st [...]

Where: George’s Regal Beagle Bar, 1541 Chem. de Chapeau Sheenboro, Chichester When: 12:30 p.m. To register or for more information contact David Brisard: 613-639-9002. 

Where: Sheenboro municipal building, 59 rue Sheen When: 1 p.m. Mark your calendars for the first annual St. Patrick’s Tea, hosted by the Sheenboro Archives! Tickets are $15 per person and will be available soon. https://www.facebook.com/events/729717599874085

Where: St-Paul’s Church Hall, 530 rue Main, Shawville When: 10 - 11:30 a.m. Join the Centre Connexions for this hands-on CPR course, presented by McGill University MedCCO, to learn how to assist someone who is choking and how to use a defibrillator. Refreshments will be served!

Where: Harrington Community Hall, 64 Chem. Pembroke, Chapeau When: 7 p.m. Get involved and help shape the future of recreation and leisure activities in Chapeau. All new members are welcome! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1406979952890232/permalink/4192834560971410/?rdid=wjHZA3ebO7NVn

Where: Renfrew Pontiac Livestock ltd. 18156 Hwy. 17, Cobden When: 12 p.m., before the regular sale     

Where: Club de l’age d’Or, 566 rue Baume, Fort-Coulonge When: 7 p.m. A group of citizens is mobilizing to preserve a valuable business in our community, Café Downtown. Citizens of Fort-Coulonge, Mansfield, and neighboring municipalities who are interested in getting involved are invited to attend this meeting. https://www.facebook.com/events/4315657808709510/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

Where:  Centre de Loisirs des Draveurs, 33 rue du Centre Récréatif, Fort-Coulonge When: March 13-14 This is the second annual women's hockey tournament hosted by the Pontiac Meteors.  https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1678906203482060&set=a.112743816764981

Where: Ladysmith Recreation Committee, 777 Route 366, Thorne When: 6 p.m. Dress up your table in your best St. Patrick’s Day gear — the best-dressed table will win a prize!  Grab your crew, bring your trivia smarts, and don’t forget the green. 1-6 people per team, $10 per person. https://www.facebook.com/events/s/-trivia-night-is-back-/1321668756659442/

Where: Quyon Community Centre, 2 Rue Ferry, Quyon When: 12 - 2 p.m. Come enjoy tea, sandwiches and treats. Adults are $15 and children under 10 are $8.  https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1359593056208705&set=a.464192709082082

Shawville United Church $20.00 , Children under 12 Free Tickets available at Church office and Hurstys Prizes for best costumes Great music

Where: Quyon Legion, 26 rue St. John, Quyon When: 2 p.m. Music by Donald Foran, Garry Cummings, Arnold Trudeau, Joe Bennet, and Mark Helmer.  https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=25479642425065970&set=a.622934537830103

Where: Gavan’s Hotel, 1157 rue de Clarendon, Quyon When: 8 p.m. Nova Scotia–raised, Ottawa-based singer-songwriter Malia Rogers brings heartfelt folk that blends warmth, honesty, and connection. With honeyed vocals and rootsy influences, she invites listeners in and makes every room feel like home. Free event!  https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=923972690629137&set=a.112587245101023

Where: Sheenboro Parish Hall, 57 rue Sheen  When: 9 p.m. - 12 a.m. The Sheenboro Recreation Association is hosting a St. Patrick’s Dance featuring Will O Music between. A light lunch will be served. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $15.  https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=914024001280027&set=a.267306809285086   

Where:  Bryson Lions Club, 660 rue Principale, Bryson When: 9:30 a.m. $12 for adults, $5 for kids 12 and under.

Where: 1157 rue de Clarendon, Quyon When: 1 - 7:30 p.m. Featuring performances by Gail Gavan, The Ryans, Louis Schryer, Lorne Daley, Pauline Brown Dancers, and many more! $10 per person.  https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=913583078334765&set=a.112587245101023 

Where: Parc des Chutes Coulonge Adventure Park, 100 Prom. Du-Parc-des-Chutes, Mansfield-et-Pontefract When: March 16 - 20th (10 a.m. - 4 p.m.) Chutes Coulonge is hosting a March Break day camp for Quebec and Ontario students, featuring fire-making, animal tracking, and maple syrup production. For $26 per day, children enjoy snowshoeing, hockey, and outdoor cooking in [...]

Where: George’s Regal Beagle Bar, 1541 Chem. de Chapeau Sheenboro, Chichester When: 3 p.m. Entertainment by Adam's Buoys. The bar opens at 3, music starts at 5. Everyone is welcome! https://www.facebook.com/groups/76595416803/permalink/10164977197096804/?rdid=Hlwrx3SgDUoRPxQp#

Where: Pontiac Archives, 358 rue Main, Shawville  When: 10 a.m. This presentation will be given by Dr. Thomas O’Neill.

At Jolie Folie 338 Main Street in Shawville. Join us at Jolie Folie for our upcoming Piercing Pop-Up Event! We’ll have a professional piercer in-store for the day, giving you the chance to add a little sparkle to your look — we've got pricing specials for the day and you can get a free piercing [...]

Where: Shawville arena, 215 rue Lang  When: 1:30 p.m. The Esso Fun Day is designed to familiarize girls and women new to hockey with basic skills in a fun, welcoming environment at no cost to the first-time participant. Basic equipment is required to participate on-ice including a CSA-certified hockey helmet, a BNQ-certified neck guard, hockey [...]

Community Event Listing The Bryson Lions Club will be hosting a Community Dance on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the Bryson Lions Hall, located at 660 rue Principale, Bryson, Quebec. Doors open at 8:00 p.m., with dancing running until 1:00 a.m. A bar will be open throughout the evening. The night will feature live music [...]

Where: Club de l’age d’Or, 566 rue Baume, Fort-Coulonge When: 7 p.m. A group of citizens is mobilizing to preserve a valuable business in our community, Café Downtown. Citizens of Fort-Coulonge, Mansfield, and neighboring municipalities who are interested in getting involved are invited to attend this meeting. https://www.facebook.com/events/4315657808709510/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

Where: Shawville Arena, 215 rue Lang When: March 25-28 Teams from across the Ottawa Valley and beyond will descend on Shawville for this annual fundraiser hockey tournament. While the B division has filled up, organizer William Armitage is still looking for teams to compete in the A division.

Where: ESSC cafeteria, 50 chem. de la Chute, Mansfield-et-Pontefract When: Two seatings starting at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Annual spaghetti supper in support of ESSC’s graduating class. Tickets are priced at $20 for adults and $10 for children aged 12 and under, and are available from the graduating students. A cash bar will also [...]

Where: Campbell’s Bay Community Centre, 2 rue Second, Campbell’s Bay When: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Driven and inspired by young people, this event is dedicated to the educational community (youths, parents, community organizations, schools staff, elected people, health staff etc.) and will focus on the health, well‑being, and educational success of youth.

Where: Café 349, 349 rue Main, Shawville  When: 6 - 8 p.m.  You’ll design and paint your very own spring-themed doormat using provided stencils, or let your imagination run wild and create something totally unique. All supplies provided. Spots are limited, $30 per person.  https://www.facebook.com/events/1675498663823861/?rdid=EFGLmV1KHSjIz5Zl&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F1BtuDWDBPr%2F#

Where: Little Red Wagon Winery, 165 Chem. de Calumet O, Shawville When: 7:30 p.m. Late winter blues? Come heat up your night with Colin Linden at the Little Red Wagon. Colin is a member of Blackie and the Rodeo Kings, a 9 time Juno winner and has worked with many greats from Bruce Cockburn, Lucinda [...]

Where: Thorne Community Recreation Association, 777 route 366, Thorne When: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Seed swap/speakers/vendors/canteen/raffle. https://www.facebook.com/events/1583399859332353

Where: 206 chemin River, Bristol When: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.  Learn how to properly prune your fruit trees with a workshop in our orchard. Bring your secateurs or shears, bring your questions, and enjoy a fun time gaining confidence so you can effectively prune your own trees at home. Then we'll return to the [...]

Where:  370 rue Main, Shawville When: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Children will enjoy a festive egg hunt followed by a guided Easter-themed painting session to create their own masterpiece to take home. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10162608634788348&set=gm.761397066633368&idorvanity=306952662077813

Where:  Danford Lake Community Centre When: 11 a.m. Come celebrate Easter with a pancake breakfast and Easter egg hunt for the kids, which begins at 11 a.m.. Advance tickets are $12 for adults, and $7 for kids 10 and under. For more info email projets@alleyn-cawood.ca or call 8190467-2941 ext. 103.  https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1268262738742442&set=a.215042464064480

Where:  Quyon Legion, 26 rue St. John, Quyon When: 2 p.m. Doors open at 1 p.m., Bingo starts at 2 p.m. $25 to play, limited spaces available.  https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=25688413917522152&set=pb.100003406866865.-2207520000

Where:  Pontiac Legion, 140 rue Front, Campbell's Bay When: 2 p.m. Bring your friends, enjoy great music and taste delicious homemade chili! Cost is $5 per person for music trivia and $5 to enter in the chili cook-off. https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=909053625385518&set=a.591141260510091

Where: Salle Communautaire de Fort-Coulonge, 525 rue Baume When: 4 p.m.  The Knights of Columbus of Fort-Coulonge are thrilled to announce the return of our annual dinner! Get ready for a friendly evening full of good food, camaraderie and music by Maurice O’rielly. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1316103200556068&set=a.465034592329604

The Chapeau Lions Club is hosting a community breakfast at the Harrington Community Centre on March 29, 2026. The event runs from 8 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and offers a menu of pancakes, sausages, beans, coffee, tea, and orange juice. Admission is $7.00 for adults and $6.00 for children. All proceeds go toward supporting the [...]

Where: 670 rue Principale, Bryson When: 11 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt will start at 11 a.m. sharp. Shawville 4-H will be bringing some small and cute animals to see.

Where: Shawville United Church, 410 rue Main When: 3 p.m. The Pontiac Clergy Association presents "The Centurion's Report," a one-man, four-act play by David Kitz presenting the Easter Story from a soldier's perspective. Free-will offering.

Where:  Campbell’s Bay Recreation Centre, 2 rue Second When: 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. The MRC Pontiac invites you to a breakfast in support of Centraide Outaouais, which invests over $220,000 annually in community organizations across the Pontiac. Tickets are $20, and can be purchased at the MRC or online: https://shorturl.at/yBXYX .

Where:  St. Paul’s Anglican Church Hall, 530 rue Main, Shawville When: 10 - 11:30 a.m. Greg Hayes from Hayes Funeral Home will discuss funeral trends, pre-arranged funerals, and estate planning. RBC branch manager Meagan Derouin will explain joint versus single accounts and how bank accounts are accessed after death.  https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10162849731011146&set=a.10150139237051146

Where: Bristol Memorial Presbyterian Church, 40 Bristol Road, Bristol Village When: 7 p.m.  You are cordially invited to attend!  Bring your family and friends.

Where:  St. Paul’s Anglican Church Hall, 530 rue Main, Shawville When: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. The indoor event will bring together a variety of unique vendors offering an assortment of products for visitors of all ages. Attendees will also be able to enjoy takeout meals, take part in a raffle draw and benefit from [...]

Where:  Chutes Coulonge Park, 100 Prom. Du-Parc-des-Chutes When: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Visitors can explore the park in search of eggs hidden along the various trails, all while enjoying the fresh air and spectacular scenery of the Falls. Children will have the opportunity to have fun, discover the wonders of the surrounding nature, and [...]