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Events - 21 Feb 26

Upcoming Events

April 2026

Good Friday Evening Worship - Bristol
April 3, 2026
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Shawville Easter Market
April 4, 2026
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Easter Egg Hunt at Chutes Coulonge
April 4, 2026
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Spruceholme Inn Easter Dinner - Fort-Coulonge
April 6, 2026
4:30 pm - 8:30 pm
49th Shawville Community Bonspiel
April 9, 2026 - April 12, 2026
12:00 am
Kids String Art Workshop - Shawville
April 11, 2026
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Live at Gavan’s - The Abrams
April 11, 2026
8:00 pm - 11:45 pm
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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 [...]
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 [...]
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
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Oktoberfest Ladysmith
4 Oct 24
Thorne
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Ladysmith Winter Carnival

Ladysmith Winter Carnival

February 21, 2026
All Day

The Ladysmith Recreation Committee is hosting its first Winter Carnival on Saturday, February 21st, featuring a full day of activities for all ages. The event includes a ball hockey tournament for $250 per team, a euchre tournament for $5 per person, and a chili competition. Guests can also enjoy a community skate, a fire pit, and refreshments from the canteen and hot chocolate station. To register a team or for more details, please message the committee directly.

Otter Lake Native Alliance “Fish For Food" tournament 

Otter Lake Native Alliance “Fish For Food" tournament 

February 21, 2026
All Day

Where: Raymond Johnston Community Centre, 394 rue Tessier, Otter Lake

When: 6 a.m. onwards

The day’s events include a pancake breakfast beginning at 6 a.m., a dart tournament, a spaghetti supper, and dancing into the evening. Prizes to be won for biggest catches. Non-perishable food donations will be collected for a chance to win a fishing trip. 

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Basic Genealogy: A workshop for beginners and experienced genealogists

February 21, 2026
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Where: Upper Ottawa Valley Genealogical Group, 222 Dickson Street, Pembroke
When: 1-3 p.m.

Some experienced members of the Upper Ottawa Valley Genealogical Group (UOVGG) executive will be on hand to present this course on the basics of genealogy- where to start, where to search, how to record what you learn- and to answer your questions. 

https://www.uovgg.ca/seminars-and-events/

Disco on Ice - Fort-Coulonge

Disco on Ice - Fort-Coulonge

February 21, 2026
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Get ready for a fun, energetic, family-friendly night on the ice! Join us for our Disco sur glace event — an evening filled with music, skating, food, and winter excitement for youth ages 4 to 17.

Event Highlights:

  • Music & skating under the lights

  • Free hot dog + slush for youth (4–17 yrs)

  • Free helmet and skate rentals upon request (email: info@mdjpontiac.com)

  • Free entry — a donation of personal hygiene products is greatly appreciated

Details:

  • Saturday, Feb 21, 2026

  • 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

  • Centre de loisirs des Draveurs

  • 33 rue du Centre récréatif, Fort-Coulonge

Come skate, dance, and celebrate with us at this lively community event!

RAWQ Quiz Night 

RAWQ Quiz Night 

February 21, 2026
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Where: Little Red Wagon Winery, 165 Chem. de Calumet O, Shawville

When: 6:30 p.m. 

Snacks, wine, and a good time with friends new and old. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door, or grab your friends and pay only $60 for a table of up to 6.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1612144599981238/

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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 [...]
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 [...]
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
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