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April 23, 2026

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Upcoming Events

April 2026

Souper de Cipaille/Sea Pie Supper - Fort-Coulonge
April 24, 2026
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Pontiac Community Players AGM - Shawville
April 25, 2026
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Fourth annual BGCFD poker run
April 25, 2026
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Gentlemen of the Woods LIVE at Gavan’s
April 25, 2026
8:00 pm - 11:45 pm
Pop-Up Storytime
April 26, 2026
All Day
Bryson Lions Club Breakfast and Euchre
April 26, 2026
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Retail Summit 2026
April 27, 2026
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
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July 4, 2026    
3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Quyon Tractor and Truck Pull - $25 Admission Kids 12 and under free $30 Camping Bouncy Houses, and Vendors on site.
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Dumoine River "Art for Wilderness" Exhibition at Cafe 349

Dumoine River "Art for Wilderness" Exhibition at Cafe 349

April 6, 2026 - May 29, 2026
All Day

Come and take in the inspiring artwork from the Dumoine River Art for Wilderness (DRAW) program in support of CPAWS-OV.

  • When: April 6 to May 29th
  • Where: Café 349 in Shawville

You are also invited to the opening vernissage with the artists from DRAW on April 11th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.

 

 

 

The Great Thorne Garage Sale

The Great Thorne Garage Sale

May 16, 2026
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
The Great Thorne Garage Sale is Coming!

Join us for a town-wide garage sale happening the May Long Weekend – Saturday Only!

Date: Saturday May 16th
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
How to participate:
• Set up at your home/driveway

• Or reserve a spot at the Municipal Hall (perfect for those outside the village!) please email us at associationrecreativeladysmith@gmail.com

BBQ Fundraiser at the Hall!
The Thorne Fire Department will be on site serving:
Hot dogs
Burgers
Cola

Come grab lunch and support your local fire department!

Turn your unused items into cash
Reduce, reuse & keep items out of the landfill
Explore sales all around Thorne!
Bonus: Happening the same weekend as FREE drop-off at the transfer station — sell what you can, and you can responsibly dispose of the rest!
Let’s make this our first annual Great Thorne Garage Sale

Spread the word, invite your neighbours, and start cleaning out those closets!

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Storytime

Storytime

May 16, 2026
10:00 am - 11:15 am
At the Shawville Library

A special guest will be announced.

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July 4, 2026    
3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Quyon Tractor and Truck Pull - $25 Admission Kids 12 and under free $30 Camping Bouncy Houses, and Vendors on site.
Events on July 4, 2026
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