L'Île-du-Grand-Calumet Winter Carnival
Where: 138 chemin des Outaouais
When: Feb. 13 and 14
Come out for fun with Escapade Huskimo, a bouncy castle, Ski à l’école, a camp fire, crafts, games on the ice, music, maple taffy on snow, fireworks, and more.
Héma-Québec Blood Drive - Shawville
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.
Saint Valentine Vendor Market - Bryson
Where: Forest Inn, 501 Rte 148 Bryson QC, J0X 1H0
When: Feb 13 – 14
The Saint Valentine Vendor Market at the Forest Inn in Bryson features 25 artisans, a pop-up flower shop, and a bouquet workshop. The market runs Friday, February 13 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Saturday, February 14 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.. Lunch and dinner menus are available for dine-in or take-out.
Valentine Dinner and Dance - Otter Lake
The Otter Lake 50+ Club is having their annual Valentine Dinner & Dance. Tickets are $30 in advance.
Euchre Tournament - Bristol
Where: Jack Graham Community Centre, 32 Ch d’Aylmer, Bristol
When: 2 p.m.
Have you got Cabin Fever? Join the Bristol Community Association at the Jack Graham Community Center for a euchre tournament. Stay for Chantal’s famous chili with rice, buns, coffee/tea and desert. Euchre is $5, supper is $15, and kids under 12 are free. Bridge players welcome! Cash bar! Prizes!
Blue and Brown Bin Info Session
Learn what goes in each bin and how to use them properly.
Recycling – Blue Bin
Composting – Brown Bin
Tips and tricks for using your bins
How to properly place your bins
Seniors Policy Consultation - Fort-Coulonge
When: Thursday, Feb 19th, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Where: Knights of Columbus Hall, 525 rue Baume, Fort-Coulonge
Come share your ideas and help us update our Age-Friendly Municipalities (MADA) policies in the Pontiac! February 19, 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the Knights of Columbus Hall – Council 7221 in the Municipality of Fort-Coulonge!
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Maison de la Famille de Quyon AGM
Where: 1074 rue Clarendon, Quyon
When: 6 p.m.
The Maison de la Famille will provide an update on its 2024-2025 financial year, and is looking for new members to join its board of directors. Several positions are available. Elections will be held during the AGM.
Good Deeds & Good Laughs Comedy Night Fundraiser - Shawville
Where: Pontiac High School Auditorium, 455 Rue Maple
When: Thursday, Feb 19, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
The Rotary Club of Shawville presents: Good Deeds & Good Laughs Comedy Night Fundraiser with Absolute Comedy. Tickets are 25$ and are available through Rotary Club members. This is an 18+ show and is not affiliated with PHS.
Live at Gavan’s: Kyle Ivan
Where: 1157 rue de Clarendon, Quyon
When: 8 p.m.
Kick off your weekend with Kyle Ivan, the Ottawa musician who’s left his mark from stadiums in Italy to the Bluesfest main stage. Kyle’s live shows are all about fun, energy, and connection. Have a specific song in mind? He’s known to take requests.This show is free.