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March 2026

Music Bingo & Chili Cook-off - Campbell's Bay
March 28, 2026
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Souper de Doré - Fort-Coulonge
March 28, 2026
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Chapeau Lions Club Breakfast
March 29, 2026
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Bryson RA Easter Egg Hunt
March 29, 2026
10:30 am - 1:30 pm

April 2026

Shawville Easter Market
April 4, 2026
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
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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
03 Aug
August 3, 2025    
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Otter Lake R.A. Association, 394 Tessier Street Euchre tournament fundraiser for Otter Lake's 150th Anniversary in 2026. Pre-registration on now. $5 per person if pre-registered before the tournament. $8/pp at the door on the day of the tournament. You can send an e-transfer to pre-register to: otterlake150@outlook.com or contact Lory Beaudoin at: lorybeaudoin@gmail.com The [...]
05 Aug
August 5, 2025    
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Paul Ryan Park, Waltham
Groupe L'Ile-du-Grand-Calumet Fishing Derby
August 9, 2025    
7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Details: https://www.groupeliledugrandcalumet.ca/
Pines in the Sand - Lemke Family Roots and Branches
August 17, 2025    
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
The Bromley Historical Society welcomes Renfrew County historian Dave Lemkay to speak on Pines in the Sand - Lemke Family Roots and Branches. This free public presentation takes place on Sunday, August 17, 2pm, at the Old Town Hall, 498 Micksburg Road, Osceola. His talk draws on his extensive family research from Germany to Petawawa [...]
SADC Community Event - Pontiac Ouest
August 21, 2025    
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Celebrate 40 Years of Local Impact with SADC Pontiac! We're thrilled to invite you to join our team as we celebrate SADC Pontiac's 40 years of local economic development with you in your community. This special presence is part of our exciting year-long tour across all 19 municipalities in our territory. Come and discover the [...]
166th Cobden Fair
August 22, 2025 - August 24, 2025    
9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Come help us celebrate our 166th Cobden Fair! This year's fair is perfect for all ages! It will be the perfect family event. Join us on Friday, August 22nd, 2025 until Sunday, August 24th, 2025. Enjoy Cope Amusements midway, livestock shows, food and craft vendors, scavenger hunt, bingo and non-stop entertainment all weekend long! Our [...]
artPontiac's Celebration of Youth & Grand Re-Opening
August 23, 2025    
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
All are welcome! Come and celebrate our youth with us at our grand reopening! Yes, you heard us right: grand reopening! August 23, 2025 from 1-4p.m. Fun activities await: silent auction, youth-focused art workshops, live entertainment, food, and much more. Don’t miss the chance to meet us and join the celebration!
Play in the Park! "Twain's Tales" at Mill Dam Park
August 23, 2025    
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Come see the Pontiac Community Players perform “Twain’s at Mill Dam Park in Shawville! Weather dependent. If it rains the day of the show, we will cancel on our facebook page. Stay tuned folks!! Free admission for all, bring your own chair.  Saturday, August 23rd at 2 p.m.
Expo Shawville Fair 2025
August 28, 2025 - September 1, 2025    
All Day
The Valley's Most Family Friendly Fair! www.shawvillefair.ca
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Chapeau Lions Club Breakfast

Chapeau Lions Club Breakfast

March 29, 2026
8:00 am - 12:00 pm

The Chapeau Lions Club is hosting a community breakfast at the Harrington Community Centre on March 29, 2026. The event runs from 8 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and offers a menu of pancakes, sausages, beans, coffee, tea, and orange juice. Admission is $7.00 for adults and $6.00 for children. All proceeds go toward supporting the local community.

Bryson RA Easter Egg Hunt

Bryson RA Easter Egg Hunt

Where: 670 rue Principale, Bryson

When: 11 a.m.

Easter Egg Hunt will start at 11 a.m. sharp. Shawville 4-H will be bringing some small and cute animals to see.

29 Mar

Pontiac Clergy Association presents The Centurion’s Report

March 29, 2026
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Where: Shawville United Church, 410 rue Main

When: 3 p.m.

The Pontiac Clergy Association presents “The Centurion’s Report,” a one-man, four-act play

by David Kitz presenting the Easter Story from a soldier’s perspective. Free-will offering.

MRC Pontiac Centraide Breakfast - Campbell's Bay

MRC Pontiac Centraide Breakfast - Campbell's Bay

April 1, 2026
7:30 am - 9:30 am

Where:  Campbell’s Bay Recreation Centre, 2 rue Second

When: 7:30 – 9:30 a.m.

The MRC Pontiac invites you to a breakfast in support of Centraide Outaouais, which invests over $220,000 annually in community organizations across the Pontiac. Tickets are $20, and can be purchased at the MRC or online: https://shorturl.at/yBXYX .

Info Session: Preparing for the Death of a Loved One - Shawville

Info Session: Preparing for the Death of a Loved One - Shawville

April 2, 2026
10:00 am - 11:30 am

Where:  St. Paul’s Anglican Church Hall, 530 rue Main, Shawville

When: 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Greg Hayes from Hayes Funeral Home will discuss funeral trends, pre-arranged funerals, and estate planning. RBC branch manager Meagan Derouin will explain joint versus single accounts and how bank accounts are accessed after death. 
https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10162849731011146&set=a.10150139237051146

Shawville Easter Market

Shawville Easter Market

April 4, 2026
9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Where:  St. Paul’s Anglican Church Hall, 530 rue Main, Shawville

When: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
The indoor event will bring together a variety of unique vendors offering an assortment of products for visitors of all ages. Attendees will also be able to enjoy takeout meals, take part in a raffle draw and benefit from free parking.
https://chipfm.com/en/a-second-easter-market-in-shawville

Easter Egg Hunt at Chutes Coulonge

Easter Egg Hunt at Chutes Coulonge

April 4, 2026
11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Where:  Chutes Coulonge Park, 100 Prom. Du-Parc-des-Chutes

When: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Visitors can explore the park in search of eggs hidden along the various trails, all while enjoying the fresh air and spectacular scenery of the Falls. Children will have the opportunity to have fun, discover the wonders of the surrounding nature, and share memorable moments with their loved ones.
https://chipfm.com/en/easter-egg-hunt-at-chutes-coulonge-a-festive-day-for-the-whole-family

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.

 

 

 

49th Shawville Community Bonspiel

49th Shawville Community Bonspiel

April 9, 2026 - April 12, 2026
12:00 am

Where: Shawville Curling Club, 381 rue Lang, Shawville
When: Thursday to Sunday


The Shawville Curling Club is pleased to announce its 49th Community Bonspiel. Registration forms are available at the club, $80/team plus four prizes. Registration deadline is April 3. Come join the fun and support the club

Live at Gavan’s - The Abrams

Live at Gavan’s - The Abrams

April 11, 2026
8:00 pm - 11:45 pm

Where: Gavan’s Hotel, 1157 rue de Clarendon, Quyon
When: 8 p.m.

Brothers James and John, known together as The Abrams, are bringing their explosive live energy and world-class music to the Gavan’s stage Saturday, April 11. Opening the 18+ show with a modern country edge is singer-songwriter, and Ottawa-based radio personality, Tanaeya! Entry fee is $25 per person.
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=926860693673670&set=a.112587245101023

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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. 

Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
M
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12:00 AM - PPHS Reunion
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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
03 Aug
August 3, 2025    
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Otter Lake R.A. Association, 394 Tessier Street Euchre tournament fundraiser for Otter Lake's 150th Anniversary in 2026. Pre-registration on now. $5 per person if pre-registered before the tournament. $8/pp at the door on the day of the tournament. You can send an e-transfer to pre-register to: otterlake150@outlook.com or contact Lory Beaudoin at: lorybeaudoin@gmail.com The [...]
05 Aug
August 5, 2025    
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Paul Ryan Park, Waltham
Groupe L'Ile-du-Grand-Calumet Fishing Derby
August 9, 2025    
7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Details: https://www.groupeliledugrandcalumet.ca/
Pines in the Sand - Lemke Family Roots and Branches
August 17, 2025    
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
The Bromley Historical Society welcomes Renfrew County historian Dave Lemkay to speak on Pines in the Sand - Lemke Family Roots and Branches. This free public presentation takes place on Sunday, August 17, 2pm, at the Old Town Hall, 498 Micksburg Road, Osceola. His talk draws on his extensive family research from Germany to Petawawa [...]
SADC Community Event - Pontiac Ouest
August 21, 2025    
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Celebrate 40 Years of Local Impact with SADC Pontiac! We're thrilled to invite you to join our team as we celebrate SADC Pontiac's 40 years of local economic development with you in your community. This special presence is part of our exciting year-long tour across all 19 municipalities in our territory. Come and discover the [...]
166th Cobden Fair
August 22, 2025 - August 24, 2025    
9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Come help us celebrate our 166th Cobden Fair! This year's fair is perfect for all ages! It will be the perfect family event. Join us on Friday, August 22nd, 2025 until Sunday, August 24th, 2025. Enjoy Cope Amusements midway, livestock shows, food and craft vendors, scavenger hunt, bingo and non-stop entertainment all weekend long! Our [...]
artPontiac's Celebration of Youth & Grand Re-Opening
August 23, 2025    
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
All are welcome! Come and celebrate our youth with us at our grand reopening! Yes, you heard us right: grand reopening! August 23, 2025 from 1-4p.m. Fun activities await: silent auction, youth-focused art workshops, live entertainment, food, and much more. Don’t miss the chance to meet us and join the celebration!
Play in the Park! "Twain's Tales" at Mill Dam Park
August 23, 2025    
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Come see the Pontiac Community Players perform “Twain’s at Mill Dam Park in Shawville! Weather dependent. If it rains the day of the show, we will cancel on our facebook page. Stay tuned folks!! Free admission for all, bring your own chair.  Saturday, August 23rd at 2 p.m.
Expo Shawville Fair 2025
August 28, 2025 - September 1, 2025    
All Day
The Valley's Most Family Friendly Fair! www.shawvillefair.ca
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