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April 2, 2026

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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
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Canada Day
July 1, 2025    
All Day
Happy Canada Day! The Pontiac Printshop, Cygraphics, The Equity and Calumet Media will be closed for the day, opening again on Wednesday, July 2nd at 10 a.m.
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: How to read seed labels Knowing what and when to plant [...]
Park Party
July 12, 2025    
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Join us for PARK PARTY, a community favourite! Enjoy beautiful Mill Dam Park and splash pad, as well as: bouncy castles cash BBQ airbrush tattoos Echo the Clown balloon animals Magic Show (11:30 am) Meet the Keepers animal show (1:00 pm) ...and more! Admission by donation. See you there!! Thank you to our sponsors, the [...]
13 Jul
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 [...]
13 Jul
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 [...]
12th Annual Shawville Lions Country Jamboree
July 17, 2025 - July 20, 2025    
6:00 pm
A Weekend of Amazing Country Music and Fun!
26 Jul
July 26, 2025    
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Join Us for a Thriving Fundraiser! We're excited to announce our Car Wash and Bake Sale Fundraiser to support our amazing youth program! When: Saturday, July 26th Time: 9 AM - 1 PM Where: Church Parking Lot - 209 rue Centre All funds raised will go towards our end-of-summer event and an upcoming youth retreat. [...]
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
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Gardening Workshops
5 Jul 25
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Shawville
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Bristol
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Bristol
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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. 

21 Feb

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

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
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1
12:00 AM - Canada Day
2
3
4
5
6
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10
11
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10:00 AM - Park Party
14
15
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28
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30
31
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12:00 AM - PPHS Reunion
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Canada Day
July 1, 2025    
All Day
Happy Canada Day! The Pontiac Printshop, Cygraphics, The Equity and Calumet Media will be closed for the day, opening again on Wednesday, July 2nd at 10 a.m.
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: How to read seed labels Knowing what and when to plant [...]
Park Party
July 12, 2025    
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Join us for PARK PARTY, a community favourite! Enjoy beautiful Mill Dam Park and splash pad, as well as: bouncy castles cash BBQ airbrush tattoos Echo the Clown balloon animals Magic Show (11:30 am) Meet the Keepers animal show (1:00 pm) ...and more! Admission by donation. See you there!! Thank you to our sponsors, the [...]
13 Jul
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 [...]
13 Jul
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 [...]
12th Annual Shawville Lions Country Jamboree
July 17, 2025 - July 20, 2025    
6:00 pm
A Weekend of Amazing Country Music and Fun!
26 Jul
July 26, 2025    
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Join Us for a Thriving Fundraiser! We're excited to announce our Car Wash and Bake Sale Fundraiser to support our amazing youth program! When: Saturday, July 26th Time: 9 AM - 1 PM Where: Church Parking Lot - 209 rue Centre All funds raised will go towards our end-of-summer event and an upcoming youth retreat. [...]
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
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Canada Day
1 Jul 25
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Gardening Workshops
5 Jul 25
Bristol
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Gardening Workshops
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Bristol
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Gardening Workshops
5 Jul 25
Bristol
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Bristol
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Bristol
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Bristol
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Bristol
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Gardening Workshops
5 Jul 25
Bristol
Park Party
12 Jul 25
Shawville
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Gardening Workshops
5 Jul 25
Bristol
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Gardening Workshops
5 Jul 25
Bristol
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Gardening Workshops
5 Jul 25
Bristol
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