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June 18, 2025

Bryson

Santa season has officially arrived

Santa Claus and his entourage made several appearances in the Pontiac over the weekend, bringing holiday cheer to hundreds of children eager to meet with

Frankenstein can square dance, too

Vera and Douglas Smith have been making the trip from their home in Gatineau to the Bryson Lions Club’s dances for some 40 years, and

Bryson RA hosts 3-pitch face-off

The Bryson Recreation Association hosted a 3-pitch ball tournament over the weekend. Twelve teams made up of players from all over the region were divided

Santa season has officially arrived

Santa Claus and his entourage made several appearances in the Pontiac over the weekend, bringing holiday cheer to hundreds of children eager to meet with the jovial fellow and place their requests for what they hope to find under the

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Frankenstein can square dance, too

Vera and Douglas Smith have been making the trip from their home in Gatineau to the Bryson Lions Club’s dances for some 40 years, and Saturday evening’s Halloween dance and dinner was no exception. “It’s my favourite place to dance,”

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Bryson’s CWL holds annual harvest breakfast

Steaming platters of bacon, eggs, beans, sausages, potatoes and pancakes filled the counter at the annual harvest breakfast at the Immaculate Conception Church in Bryson Sunday morning. Plates were filled by volunteers from the Catholic Women’s League (CWL) who were

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Bryson RA hosts 3-pitch face-off

The Bryson Recreation Association hosted a 3-pitch ball tournament over the weekend. Twelve teams made up of players from all over the region were divided into two groups with play on Friday evening and all day Saturday. Once the preliminaries

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Bryson’s only restaurant closes its doors

Suzie Romain-Pullen has mixed feelings about deep fryers. In her almost 10 years of owning Suzie’s Diner in Bryson, the machines have been her livelihood. French fries, chicken fingers and onion rings, among other fried favourites, were enjoyed by many

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LOCAL EVENTS
28 Jun

Festival de la Culbute Festival

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 the Government of Canada

Music Trivia Nite

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.

Gardening Workshops

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:
  1. How to read seed labels
  2. Knowing what and when to plant
  3. Getting your hands dirty with planting!
  4. Planning your garden
  5. Some gardening tips and tricks
  6. Trimming plants
  7. Fall garden planning
Please complete this form to reserve your spot. Payment will be made closer to the date if we get the minimum number of participants. Registration Link: https://forms.gle/DEuHomtBka5Dkw8v7
Cost: $20 per participant (parent and 1 child)
12th Annual Shawville Lions Country Jamboree

12th Annual Shawville Lions Country Jamboree

July 17, 2025 - July 20, 2025
6:00 pm

A Weekend of Amazing Country Music and Fun!

02 Aug

PPHS Reunion

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

Expo Shawville Fair 2025

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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