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March 26, 2026

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Events - 28 Feb 26

Upcoming Events

March 2026

Flying Elbows Hockey Tournament - Shawville
March 25, 2026 - March 28, 2026
12:00 am
ESSC spaghetti supper
March 26, 2026
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Together for Pontiac Youth Forum - Campbell's Bay
March 27, 2026
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Doormat Painting Workshop - Shawville
March 27, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Colin Linden LIVE at The Little Red Wagon
March 27, 2026
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Coronation Hall Pruning Workshop - Bristol
March 28, 2026
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Pontiac Seedy Saturday - Thorne
March 28, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Alleyn-et-Cawood’s Easter Pancake Breakfast 
March 28, 2026
11:00 am - 1:00 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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Family Hockey Tournament - Chapeau

Family Hockey Tournament - Chapeau

February 27, 2026 - February 28, 2026
All Day

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.

Le Patro/Centre de Draveurs Winter Carnival

Le Patro/Centre de Draveurs Winter Carnival

February 27, 2026 - February 28, 2026
12:00 am

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. 

Chutes Coulonge Waterfall & Wellness Retreat

Chutes Coulonge Waterfall & Wellness Retreat

February 28, 2026 - March 1, 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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.

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Pontiac Legion’s Music Trivia Nite - Campbell’s Bay

Pontiac Legion’s Music Trivia Nite - Campbell’s Bay

February 28, 2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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, Country, Oldies, and Classics.
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28 Feb

Alleyn-et-Cawood Spaghetti Supper

February 28, 2026
3:30 pm - 7:30 pm

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 are $7 ($10 at the door). Everyone is welcome.

Dinner and trivia fundraiser - Luskville

Dinner and trivia fundraiser - Luskville

February 28, 2026
5:30 pm - 9:30 pm

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

Live at Gavan’s: Larry & Arnold, with special guest Brian Ostrom 

Live at Gavan’s: Larry & Arnold, with special guest Brian Ostrom 

February 28, 2026
9:00 pm - 11:45 pm

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 players — adds his legendary sound.

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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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12:00 AM - Canada Day
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10:00 AM - Park Party
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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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