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March 19, 2026

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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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Events Calendar

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Héma-Québec Blood Drive
June 19, 2025    
1:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Summer is a critical time for Héma-Québec.  While many of us enjoy a well-deserved break, the need for blood at hospitals never stops. Just one hour of your time can be life-changing for someone waiting for a transfusion. We're aiming to have 75 donors roll up their sleeves and help us reach our goal. Your [...]
22 Jun
June 22, 2025    
All Day
22 Jun
June 22, 2025    
All Day
28 Jun
June 28, 2025    
All Day
A celebration of the 150th anniversary of the construction of the Culbute Locks, an industrial marvel in its day and an important part of our local heritage. A day filled with celebration; - The Great Canadian Lumberjack Show - Music and dancing - Food and drink - and much more! We acknowledge the support of [...]
Music Trivia Nite
June 28, 2025    
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Come enjoy an evening of fun! Test your knowledge of Music Trivia! Prizes, and some competition!Bar, snacks will be available. All money raised will go towards a chair lift for the Town Hall.
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 [...]
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Héma-Québec Blood Drive
19 Jun 25
Shawville
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Fête Nationale du Québec - Ile-du-Grand-Calumet
21 Jun 25
Ile du Grand-Calumet
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22 Jun 25
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22 Jun 25
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Music Trivia Nite
28 Jun 25
Portage-du-Fort
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Canada Day
1 Jul 25
Events on July 5, 2025
Gardening Workshops
5 Jul 25
Bristol
25 Mar

Flying Elbows Hockey Tournament - Shawville

March 25, 2026 - March 28, 2026
12:00 am

Where: Shawville Arena, 215 rue Lang
When: March 25-28

Teams from across the Ottawa Valley and beyond will descend on Shawville for this annual fundraiser hockey tournament. While the B division has filled up, organizer William Armitage is still looking for teams to compete in the A division.

Coronation Hall Pruning Workshop - Bristol

Coronation Hall Pruning Workshop - Bristol

March 28, 2026
10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Where: 206 chemin River, Bristol
When: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. 

Learn how to properly prune your fruit trees with a workshop in our orchard. Bring your secateurs or shears, bring your questions, and enjoy a fun time gaining confidence so you can effectively prune your own trees at home. Then we’ll return to the cider mill for a delicious lunch of homemade baked-beans and bread and a tour of the cider mill. Register by calling us at 819 647 2547 or email coronationhallcidermills@gmail.com

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Pontiac Seedy Saturday - Thorne

Pontiac Seedy Saturday - Thorne

March 28, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Where: Thorne Community Recreation Association, 777 route 366, Thorne
When: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Seed swap/speakers/vendors/canteen/raffle.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1583399859332353

28 Mar

Alleyn-et-Cawood’s Easter Pancake Breakfast 

March 28, 2026
11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Where:  Danford Lake Community Centre
When: 11 a.m.

Come celebrate Easter with a pancake breakfast and Easter egg hunt for the kids, which begins at 11 a.m.. Advance tickets are $12 for adults, and $7 for kids 10 and under. For more info email projets@alleyn-cawood.ca or call 8190467-2941 ext. 103. 

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Easter Egg Hunt & Paint Day - Shawville

Easter Egg Hunt & Paint Day - Shawville

March 28, 2026
11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Where:  370 rue Main, Shawville
When: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Children will enjoy a festive egg hunt followed by a guided Easter-themed painting session to create their own masterpiece to take home.

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Easter Bingo at the Quyon Legion

Easter Bingo at the Quyon Legion

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

Where:  Quyon Legion, 26 rue St. John, Quyon
When: 2 p.m.
Doors open at 1 p.m., Bingo starts at 2 p.m. $25 to play, limited spaces available. 

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Music Bingo & Chili Cook-off - Campbell's Bay

Music Bingo & Chili Cook-off - Campbell's Bay

March 28, 2026
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Where:  Pontiac Legion, 140 rue Front, Campbell’s Bay
When: 2 p.m.
Bring your friends, enjoy great music and taste delicious homemade chili! Cost is $5 per person for music trivia and $5 to enter in the chili cook-off.
https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=909053625385518&set=a.591141260510091

Souper de Doré - Fort-Coulonge

Souper de Doré - Fort-Coulonge

March 28, 2026
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Where: Salle Communautaire de Fort-Coulonge, 525 rue Baume

When: 4 p.m. 

The Knights of Columbus of Fort-Coulonge are thrilled to announce the return of our annual dinner! Get ready for a friendly evening full of good food, camaraderie and music by Maurice O’rielly.
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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 - WPLiYzhZsR
12:00 AM - OOwSMNiuo
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12:00 AM - Canada Day
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Héma-Québec Blood Drive
June 19, 2025    
1:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Summer is a critical time for Héma-Québec.  While many of us enjoy a well-deserved break, the need for blood at hospitals never stops. Just one hour of your time can be life-changing for someone waiting for a transfusion. We're aiming to have 75 donors roll up their sleeves and help us reach our goal. Your [...]
22 Jun
June 22, 2025    
All Day
22 Jun
June 22, 2025    
All Day
28 Jun
June 28, 2025    
All Day
A celebration of the 150th anniversary of the construction of the Culbute Locks, an industrial marvel in its day and an important part of our local heritage. A day filled with celebration; - The Great Canadian Lumberjack Show - Music and dancing - Food and drink - and much more! We acknowledge the support of [...]
Music Trivia Nite
June 28, 2025    
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Come enjoy an evening of fun! Test your knowledge of Music Trivia! Prizes, and some competition!Bar, snacks will be available. All money raised will go towards a chair lift for the Town Hall.
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 [...]
Events on June 19, 2025
Héma-Québec Blood Drive
19 Jun 25
Shawville
Events on June 21, 2025
Fête Nationale du Québec - Ile-du-Grand-Calumet
21 Jun 25
Ile du Grand-Calumet
Events on June 22, 2025
22 Jun
22 Jun 25
22 Jun
22 Jun 25
Events on June 28, 2025
Music Trivia Nite
28 Jun 25
Portage-du-Fort
Events on July 1, 2025
Canada Day
1 Jul 25
Events on July 5, 2025
Gardening Workshops
5 Jul 25
Bristol

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