Where: Farm Lake, Otter Lake, QC (Lac de la Ferme)

When: Saturday, Feb 7, 6 a.m. to 12 a.m.
The event starts at 6:00 a.m. with registration and breakfast, followed by a competition for the longest fish caught. At “High Noon,” the action moves to the RA Hall for a Texas Hold’ Em Tournament, with lunch served shortly after. The day wraps up with an evening of music and dancing from 7:00 p.m. to midnight.
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Where: Killarney’s Bar, 375 rue Main, Shawville

When: Feb 7th – Registration 10 a.m., darts start at 11 a.m.

Mixed triples. $60 per team. To register or for more info contact Tanya at 819-583-2773. 

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Where: 105 che. Wyman, Bristol
When: Saturday, Feb 7th, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

On February 7, 2026, celebrate the second edition of La Fete de la Neige, in collaboration with Ski-Doo. The event will be held simultaneously across all regions of Quebec so that every snowmobiler can enjoy a festive and unforgettable day. Adventure starting from the heated rest stop in Wyman: two bridges to Ontario, TQ43 to Campbell’s Bay, gourmet break at the Ladysmith Hotel, stop at the heated rest stop in Thorne, and return to Wyman.

Where:   410 rue Main, Shawville
When: Saturday, Feb 7th, 1 p.m. 

Enjoy a festive Valentines Tea at Shawville United Church. The event begins at 1 PM on February 7, and tickets are $15 per person.

Where: CHSLD du Pontiac – CAP, 295 crescent Allan-Black
When: Saturday, Feb 7, 2 – 3 p.m.

Experience a scientific afternoon of fun with Mad Science at the CAP! This event is free of charge, though registration is required and spaces are limited. Interested participants can sign up online through the following link: centreconnexions.org/event/mad-science-shawville/.

Where: Quyon Community Centre, 2 rue Ferry, Quyon
When: Saturday, Feb 7th, 7 p.m.

Get your team together, brush up on those random facts, and join us for a night of laughs and friendly competition all in support of the arena!

Where: Immaculate Conception Church, 863 rue Principale , Bryson
When: Sunday, Feb 8th, 9.30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

The Bryson CWL is hosting a Valentine’s Breakfast at Immaculate Conception Church. This community meal will be held in the church’s basement hall, located at 863 rue Principale in Bryson. Tickets are $10, or $5 for kids five years old and under.

Where: Harrington Hall, 64 Chem. Pembroke, Chapeau
When: Tuesday, Feb 10th, 7 p.m.

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Where: RA hall, 394 rue Tessier
When: Wednesday, Feb 11, 6 p.m.

The Observatoire du développement de l’Outaouais (ODO) research group invites you to participate in this bilingual public consultation for residents of Thorne, Otter Lake, and Alleyn-et-Cawood. Your input will help build a regional portrait to guide future decisions and actions. This is your chance to share your ideas, experiences, and concerns about what matters most to you, including family services, quality of life for seniors, access to transportation, community life, schools, parks, and more.

While the cold weather makes us want to hibernate, the need for blood products keeps going strong. Your donation this winter can help spark an avalanche of kindness. It only takes an hour for this act of generosity towards someone waiting for a transfusion or blood product. Just one hour of your time is life-changing. All you have to do is make an appointment! Who knows? You might even make it a habit!

Organized by the Société d’agriculture du Pontiac
LOCATION: Shawville Fair Grounds – Exhibition Hall
ADDRESS: 215, rue Lang, Shawville
DATE: Friday, February 13, 2026, between 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.
GOAL: To convince 75 donors to give blood.

We recommend making an appointment before going to a blood drive. You can easily do it online at
www.hemaquebec.ca/en/book-appointment or by calling us at 1-800-343-7264.