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Events - 15 Oct 25

Upcoming Events

March 2026

Meteor Madness Hockey Tournament - Fort-Coulonge
March 13, 2026 - March 14, 2026
12:00 am
Quyon Pastoral Charge Irish Tea
March 14, 2026
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Quyon Legion Irish Kitchen Party
March 14, 2026
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Live at Gavan’s - Malia Rogers
March 14, 2026
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Sheenboro St. Patrick’s Dance
March 14, 2026
8:30 pm - 11:45 pm
Bryson Lions Club Sunday Breakfast & Euchre
March 15, 2026
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Legendary St. Patrick’s Day Party at Gavan's
March 15, 2026
1:00 pm - 7:30 pm

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Events Calendar

Click on any of the individual events for details. For days with multiple listings, click the date for a complete list of events. 

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02 Aug
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
03 Aug
August 3, 2025    
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Otter Lake R.A. Association, 394 Tessier Street Euchre tournament fundraiser for Otter Lake's 150th Anniversary in 2026. Pre-registration on now. $5 per person if pre-registered before the tournament. $8/pp at the door on the day of the tournament. You can send an e-transfer to pre-register to: otterlake150@outlook.com or contact Lory Beaudoin at: lorybeaudoin@gmail.com The [...]
05 Aug
August 5, 2025    
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Paul Ryan Park, Waltham
Groupe L'Ile-du-Grand-Calumet Fishing Derby
August 9, 2025    
7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Details: https://www.groupeliledugrandcalumet.ca/
Pines in the Sand - Lemke Family Roots and Branches
August 17, 2025    
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
The Bromley Historical Society welcomes Renfrew County historian Dave Lemkay to speak on Pines in the Sand - Lemke Family Roots and Branches. This free public presentation takes place on Sunday, August 17, 2pm, at the Old Town Hall, 498 Micksburg Road, Osceola. His talk draws on his extensive family research from Germany to Petawawa [...]
SADC Community Event - Pontiac Ouest
August 21, 2025    
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Celebrate 40 Years of Local Impact with SADC Pontiac! We're thrilled to invite you to join our team as we celebrate SADC Pontiac's 40 years of local economic development with you in your community. This special presence is part of our exciting year-long tour across all 19 municipalities in our territory. Come and discover the [...]
166th Cobden Fair
August 22, 2025 - August 24, 2025    
9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Come help us celebrate our 166th Cobden Fair! This year's fair is perfect for all ages! It will be the perfect family event. Join us on Friday, August 22nd, 2025 until Sunday, August 24th, 2025. Enjoy Cope Amusements midway, livestock shows, food and craft vendors, scavenger hunt, bingo and non-stop entertainment all weekend long! Our [...]
artPontiac's Celebration of Youth & Grand Re-Opening
August 23, 2025    
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
All are welcome! Come and celebrate our youth with us at our grand reopening! Yes, you heard us right: grand reopening! August 23, 2025 from 1-4p.m. Fun activities await: silent auction, youth-focused art workshops, live entertainment, food, and much more. Don’t miss the chance to meet us and join the celebration!
Play in the Park! "Twain's Tales" at Mill Dam Park
August 23, 2025    
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Come see the Pontiac Community Players perform “Twain’s at Mill Dam Park in Shawville! Weather dependent. If it rains the day of the show, we will cancel on our facebook page. Stay tuned folks!! Free admission for all, bring your own chair.  Saturday, August 23rd at 2 p.m.
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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28 Aug 25
Shawville
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28 Aug 25
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Salon virtuel de l'emploi du Pontiac - 5e édition - Virtual Pontiac Job Fair - 5th Edition

Salon virtuel de l'emploi du Pontiac - 5e édition - Virtual Pontiac Job Fair - 5th Edition

October 15, 2025
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
C’est avec plaisir que le Carrefour Jeunesse-emploi du Pontiac (CJEP) vous invite à bénéficier de son important évènement virtuel de recrutement ce prochain 15 octobre 2025, de 13h00 à 17h00.  Profitez de cette parfaite occasion d’accéder à nos réseaux pour combler vos besoins en main-d’œuvre – tous secteurs confondus, et ce, gratuitement.
Le Salon de l’emploi est une importante opportunité dans notre communauté et pour les entreprises du Pontiac. Chaque année, l’évènement facilite l’embauche dans plus de 30 entreprises locales en offrant des centaines d’opportunités d’emplois locaux. Un beau partenariat grâce à votre participation!
Encore cet automne, le CJEP compte surpasser ce succès en adaptant l’approche aux besoins des entreprises et des chercheurs d’emplois. Pour cette raison, le CJEP maintien le format virtuel tel qu’exprimé par la grande majorité de nos entreprises participantes et partenaires lors des derniers sondages. Cette technologie facilite la démarche pour tous en limitant les déplacements et en maximisant l’utilisation du temps. Notez que le CJEP offre la formation et le soutien technique de ce processus sur la plateforme REMO du CJEP.
De plus, le CJEP est là pour vous supporter et vous offre un accompagnement gratuit dans la rédaction des offres d’emplois, ce qui vous simplifiera le travail préparatif lié au Salon.
Le CJEP crée une synergie communautaire en apportant aide et soutien aux entreprises et aux chercheurs d’emplois dans nos 18 municipalités.  Une excellente visibilité pour votre entreprise puisque le Salon de l’emploi du Pontiac est un évènement local populaire promu par les radios locales, plusieurs journaux ainsi que nos médias sociaux. Une opportunité de faire partie d’une vision économique prospère et de joindre la perspective commune – faire fructifier notre belle région en embauchant des talents locaux.
Réservez tôt – Pour ce faire, veuillez compléter et retourner le formulaire de confirmation (en pièce jointe) d’ici vendredi, le 19 septembre prochain. Pour toute question ou clarification, n’hésitez pas de nous contacter à l’adresse salondelemploi@cjepontiac.ca.
Nous communiquerons avec vous prochainement pour valider que ce message important s’est rendu à bon port et discuter de vos éventuels besoins. Préparez votre plan d’action de recrutement immédiat ou futur – Nous sommes là pour vous aider!
À très bientôt.
The Carrefour Jeunesse-emploi du Pontiac (CJEP) is pleased to invite you to benefit from its major virtual recruitment event this coming October 15th, 2025, from 1:00 to 5:00 pm.  Take advantage of this perfect opportunity to access our networks to meet your workforce needs – all sectors combined, and for free.
The Job Fair is an important opportunity for our community and for businesses in the Pontiac. Each year, the event facilitates hiring in more than 30 local businesses by offering hundreds of local job opportunities. A great partnership made possible thanks to your participation!
Once again this fall, CJEP intends to surpass this success by adapting the approach to the needs of businesses and job seekers. For this reason, CJEP is maintaining the virtual format as per expressed by the vast majority of our participating companies and partners in recent surveys. This technology facilitates the process for everyone by limiting travel and maximizing the use of time. Note that CJEP offers training and technical support for this process on the CJEP platform.
Furthermore, the CJEP is there to support you and offers free assistance in drafting job offers, which will simplify the preparatory work associated with the Job Fair.
The CJEP creates community synergy by providing help and support to businesses and job seekers in our 18 municipalities.  Excellent visibility for your business since the Pontiac Job Fair is a popular local event promoted by local radio, several newspapers and our social media. An opportunity to be part of a thriving economic vision and join the common perspective – Make the most of our beautiful region by hiring local talent.
Book early. To do so, please complete and return the Confirmation Form (attached) by Friday, September 19th. For any questions or clarifications, please do not hesitate to contact us at salondelemploi@cjepontiac.ca.
We will contact you shortly to ensure that this important message has reached its destination and discuss your possible needs. Prepare your immediate or future recruitment action plan – We are here to help!
Talk to you soon.
Meet the Candidates: Pontiac Centre

Meet the Candidates: Pontiac Centre

October 15, 2025
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

October 15th at Bowers Restaurant in Mansfield.

This event is for residents of For Bryson, Campbell’s Bay, L’Île-du-Grand-Calumet, Litchfield, Fort-Coulonge and Mansfield-et-Pontefract.

Submit Your Event

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

Click on any of the individual events for details. For days with multiple listings, click the date for a complete list of events. 

Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
M
T
W
T
F
S
S
28
29
30
31
1
2
12:00 AM - PPHS Reunion
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10
11
12
13
14
15
16
18
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22
24
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02 Aug
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
03 Aug
August 3, 2025    
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Otter Lake R.A. Association, 394 Tessier Street Euchre tournament fundraiser for Otter Lake's 150th Anniversary in 2026. Pre-registration on now. $5 per person if pre-registered before the tournament. $8/pp at the door on the day of the tournament. You can send an e-transfer to pre-register to: otterlake150@outlook.com or contact Lory Beaudoin at: lorybeaudoin@gmail.com The [...]
05 Aug
August 5, 2025    
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Paul Ryan Park, Waltham
Groupe L'Ile-du-Grand-Calumet Fishing Derby
August 9, 2025    
7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Details: https://www.groupeliledugrandcalumet.ca/
Pines in the Sand - Lemke Family Roots and Branches
August 17, 2025    
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
The Bromley Historical Society welcomes Renfrew County historian Dave Lemkay to speak on Pines in the Sand - Lemke Family Roots and Branches. This free public presentation takes place on Sunday, August 17, 2pm, at the Old Town Hall, 498 Micksburg Road, Osceola. His talk draws on his extensive family research from Germany to Petawawa [...]
SADC Community Event - Pontiac Ouest
August 21, 2025    
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Celebrate 40 Years of Local Impact with SADC Pontiac! We're thrilled to invite you to join our team as we celebrate SADC Pontiac's 40 years of local economic development with you in your community. This special presence is part of our exciting year-long tour across all 19 municipalities in our territory. Come and discover the [...]
166th Cobden Fair
August 22, 2025 - August 24, 2025    
9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Come help us celebrate our 166th Cobden Fair! This year's fair is perfect for all ages! It will be the perfect family event. Join us on Friday, August 22nd, 2025 until Sunday, August 24th, 2025. Enjoy Cope Amusements midway, livestock shows, food and craft vendors, scavenger hunt, bingo and non-stop entertainment all weekend long! Our [...]
artPontiac's Celebration of Youth & Grand Re-Opening
August 23, 2025    
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
All are welcome! Come and celebrate our youth with us at our grand reopening! Yes, you heard us right: grand reopening! August 23, 2025 from 1-4p.m. Fun activities await: silent auction, youth-focused art workshops, live entertainment, food, and much more. Don’t miss the chance to meet us and join the celebration!
Play in the Park! "Twain's Tales" at Mill Dam Park
August 23, 2025    
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Come see the Pontiac Community Players perform “Twain’s at Mill Dam Park in Shawville! Weather dependent. If it rains the day of the show, we will cancel on our facebook page. Stay tuned folks!! Free admission for all, bring your own chair.  Saturday, August 23rd at 2 p.m.
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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166th Cobden Fair
22 Aug 25
Cobden
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166th Cobden Fair
22 Aug 25
Cobden
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Expo Shawville Fair 2025
28 Aug 25
Shawville
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Expo Shawville Fair 2025
28 Aug 25
Shawville
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Expo Shawville Fair 2025
28 Aug 25
Shawville
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Expo Shawville Fair 2025
28 Aug 25
Shawville

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