The Great Thorne Garage Sale
Join us for a town-wide garage sale happening the May Long Weekend – Saturday Only!
• Or reserve a spot at the Municipal Hall (perfect for those outside the village!) please email us at associationrecreativeladysmith@gmail.com
Come grab lunch and support your local fire department!
Spread the word, invite your neighbours, and start cleaning out those closets!
Bristol Community Association - Annual General Meeting
The Bristol Community Association will be holding their Annual General Meeting. New members are Welcome!
Parent’s Voice Storytime
Ages are welcome with their parents.
Fourth annual Maurice Beauregard 3-pitch tournament - Campbell's Bay
Where: Maurice Beauregard Park, 2 rue Second Campbell’s Bay
When: All weekend
All are welcome to come and enjoy a great weekend filled with ball, music and food!
The money raised during the tournament will go towards the Annual Maurice Beauregard Community and Leadership Award, for 3 Pontiac high school graduates, and the additional proceeds will be donated to the Maurice Beauregard Park.
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Par-Court Plein(s) Écran(s)
For the 3rd edition of Par-Court, Plein(s) Écran(s) is hitting the road with its suitcase full of local short films, stopping at 10 cinemas across Quebec.
On May 22, we’ll be at Cinéma Lyn in Fort-Coulonge for a 100% free screening featuring a local short film, meet the filmmakers, and win some prizes! An evening to discover, share, and fall in love with Quebec short films.
On the program:
The Little Ancestor • Alexa Tremblay-Francoeur
The Punk of Natashquan • Nicolas Lachapelle
Summer of Heat • Marie-Pier Dupuis
My Memory Walls • Axel Robin
All followed by a Q&A with our special guests!
A huge thank you to our partners for their support, which allows us to share our love of short films across Quebec
This space is accessible to people with reduced mobility.
Lyn Cinema | oxio | SODEC – Société de Développement des Entreprises Culturelles | La Presse | France Télévisions | Leo Carsharing | Canada Council for the Arts
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Lucie the Fortune Teller Coming to Swisha
Where: Rapides-des-Joachims Town Hall, 48 Rue de l’Église, Rapides-des-Joachims
When: All day
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Bristol Market Opening Day
Follow Marché Bristol Market to their NEW LOCATION at Coronation Hall Cider Mills – 206 ch. River, Bristol!
Open rain or shine, every Saturday from May 16 to Oct 10! 9am – 1pm.
– Come for your weekly grocery staples like bread, produce, meat, and eggs!
– Discover local crafters, artists, wood workers, makers, honey producers, brewers, florists, designers and more!
– Live music
– Free to play lawn games
– BBQ
– Coffee & Tea with donation
– Coronation Hall boutique open during market
*Special Event Dates & Locations*
May 16: Grand Opening
July 1: Canada Day/For Dept Fundraiser, 1 rue Park (Norway Bay Public Beach)
August 1: Kids Day, 1 rue Park (Norway Bay Public Beach)
October 10: Thanksgiving Market, 206 ch. River (Bristol)
December 5: Christmas Market, 32 ch. Aylmer (Bristol)
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @marchebristolmarket
Danford Lake Community Centre Yard Sale
When: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Where: Danford Lake Community Centre, 33 ch. Harrison
Hosted by the Bethany Hall Committee, there will be a wide variety of items available including clothing, housewares, furniture, and small appliances just to name a few items and all items are priced to sell.
Grand Opening & Open House of Harmonie Haven Centre de Bien-Être et Beauté Inc.
Dear Sir or Madam,
We are proud to invite you to our **Grand Opening & Open House** of *Harmonie Haven Centre de Bien-être and Beauty Inc.*, a landmark project that represents an exciting new chapter for our region.
Join us on **Saturday, May 23, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM** to discover a one-of-a-kind wellness destination in the Pontiac area, featuring state-of-the-art facilities and an exclusive range of services dedicated to relaxation, beauty, and overall well-being.
Guests will also have the chance to win exciting door prizes.
We look forward to welcoming you and celebrating this special occasion together.
The ESSC Art Exhibition – New Date
The Sieur-de-Coulonge High School art exhibition, originally scheduled for late April, has had to be postponed due to spring flooding.
New date: May 26, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Sieur-de-Coulonge High School
This event will mark the opening reception and the only time the exhibition will be open to the public.
This exhibition is a wonderful opportunity to showcase our students’ talent and creativity, while contributing to the cultural vitality of our community. The presence of families and community members is invaluable and serves as a significant source of motivation for our young artists.