Ladysmith Winter Carnival
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
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.
Basic Genealogy: A workshop for beginners and experienced genealogists
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.
Disco on Ice - Fort-Coulonge
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:
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Music & skating under the lights
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Free hot dog + slush for youth (4–17 yrs)
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Free helmet and skate rentals upon request (email: info@mdjpontiac.com)
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Free entry — a donation of personal hygiene products is greatly appreciated
Details:
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Saturday, Feb 21, 2026
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6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
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Centre de loisirs des Draveurs
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33 rue du Centre récréatif, Fort-Coulonge
Come skate, dance, and celebrate with us at this lively community event!
Quiz Night
Join us at the Little Red Wagon Winery in Shawville for our second annual Quiz Night, Pontiac Edition!
Snacks, wine, and a good time with friends new and old. Not great at trivia? Don’t worry, we promise you will still be better than our Executive Director!
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.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/pontiac-quiz-night
See you there!
RAWQ Quiz Night
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.