Dumoine River "Art for Wilderness" Exhibition at Cafe 349
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.
Retail Summit 2026 - Shawville
Stronger Stores. Stronger Communities.
► An inspiring keynote from retail champion Emily Arbour on The Destination Effect: Building Towns Worth the Drive
► Practical, retailer-focused workshops on customer service, smartphone photography, merchandising, sales, and inventory management
► A mini trade show and structured networking
► A panel discussion featuring local retail entrepreneurs sharing real‑world insights
► An end‑of‑day social hour designed for meaningful connection
Carrefour jeunesse-emploi Virtual summer job fair
Where: Online
When: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
The event aims to connect young people in the region with employers seeking workers for the summer season. Held online, the fair will allow youth to explore a variety of summer job opportunities, learn more about local businesses, and connect directly with employers across the region.
Poetry in the Pontiac
Poetry in the Pontiac, a National Poetry Month event, takes place Wednesday, April 29th, in the heart of Shawville at Hursty’s Bar & Grill.
For the 2026 event, the invited guests are writers AJ Dolman and James K. Moran, both residing in Ottawa.
April 29rd 7-9pm
Hursty’s Bar & Grill, 368 Main Street, Shawville, QC
Doors at 6:30pm
Bilingual open mic starts at 7pm – up to 10 writers
AJ Dolman and James K. Moran, back to back, starts at 8pm
Come early for food and drinks and support local! Writers will have books for sale.
Connexions Info Session: Creating an Art Journal - Shawville
Connexions Info Session: Creating an Art Journal
Where: St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 530 rue Main, Shawville
When: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Join special guest Katharine Fletcher for a workshop on exploring mixed media art journaling. Register at centreconnexions.org. This was rescheduled from Apr. 16.
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Reopening This Friday May 1st for the season
Reopening This Friday May 1st for the season!!
Hours- Friday through Sunday open at 1 pm.
Small plates menu and wine tastings
Friday night the pizza oven fires up at 5pm, reservations always appreciated! Open mic starts at 7pm.
For details on concerts and dinner on Saturday evenings.
https://www.littleredwagonwinery.com/events-tickets
Giant Tiger 65th Anniversary Bash
Join us as we celebrate 65 years of savings, smiles, and community support.
Enjoy low prices, sweet surprises, and giveaways, and on Saturday, May 2 and Sunday May 3rd at your local Giant Tiger store.
Great Downtown Renfrew Garage Sale
Great Downtown Renfrew Garage Sale is Saturday May 2nd, 2026.
Register now to reserve your space.
Email info@downtownrenfrewbia.ca
or call 613 432 4848 ext 185.
Live Music in Low Square
Copper Moon – 10:00 – 10:55
Aerik Watson – 11:00 – 11:55
The Exes – 12:00 – 12:55
Memories – 1:00 – 2:00
Bryson "Clean Up" Day
Where: Municipality of Bryson
When: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Contact Lucienne LaSalle (819-648-2773) to be assigned a location in town to clean. Bags for garbage and recycling will be provided.
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Season Opening and New Cider Launch Party
Season Opening and New Cider Launch Party
We’re opening for the 2026 season and have free treats and special activities to celebrate the launch of our new Pontiac-themed cider. Come see what’s new for this season!
Open 10am – 4pm, with the cider reveal and tapping ceremony at 1pm.