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April 30, 2026

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Upcoming Events

April 2026

Dumoine River "Art for Wilderness" Exhibition at Cafe 349
April 6, 2026 - May 29, 2026
9:00 am - 2:00 pm

May 2026

Little Red Wagon Season Opening Weekend
May 1, 2026 - May 3, 2026
All Day
Giant Tiger Charity BBQ - Shawville
May 2, 2026 - May 3, 2026
All Day
Bryson "Clean Up" Day
May 2, 2026
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Luskville Spring Farm Hop / Foire de printemps
May 2, 2026 - May 3, 2026
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Canada Day
July 1, 2025    
All Day
Happy Canada Day! The Pontiac Printshop, Cygraphics, The Equity and Calumet Media will be closed for the day, opening again on Wednesday, July 2nd at 10 a.m.
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: How to read seed labels Knowing what and when to plant [...]
Park Party
July 12, 2025    
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Join us for PARK PARTY, a community favourite! Enjoy beautiful Mill Dam Park and splash pad, as well as: bouncy castles cash BBQ airbrush tattoos Echo the Clown balloon animals Magic Show (11:30 am) Meet the Keepers animal show (1:00 pm) ...and more! Admission by donation. See you there!! Thank you to our sponsors, the [...]
13 Jul
July 13, 2025    
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
The Bromley Historical Society welcomes Dónall Ó Dubhghaill to speak on “Gaelic Roots: The Irish Language in the Ottawa Valley" on Sunday, July 13, 2pm, at the Old Town Hall, 498 Micksburg Road, Osceola. Renowned for its strong Irish heritage, many of the early Irish settlers of the Ottawa Valley spoke Irish.  A Celtic Studies scholar [...]
13 Jul
July 13, 2025    
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
The Bromley Historical Society welcomes Dónall Ó Dubhghaill to speak on “Gaelic Roots: The Irish Language in the Ottawa Valley" on Sunday, July 13, 2pm, at the Old Town Hall, 498 Micksburg Road, Osceola. Renowned for its strong Irish heritage, many of the early Irish settlers of the Ottawa Valley spoke Irish.  A Celtic Studies scholar [...]
12th Annual Shawville Lions Country Jamboree
July 17, 2025 - July 20, 2025    
6:00 pm
A Weekend of Amazing Country Music and Fun!
26 Jul
July 26, 2025    
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Join Us for a Thriving Fundraiser! We're excited to announce our Car Wash and Bake Sale Fundraiser to support our amazing youth program! When: Saturday, July 26th Time: 9 AM - 1 PM Where: Church Parking Lot - 209 rue Centre All funds raised will go towards our end-of-summer event and an upcoming youth retreat. [...]
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
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Dumoine River "Art for Wilderness" Exhibition at Cafe 349

Dumoine River "Art for Wilderness" Exhibition at Cafe 349

April 6, 2026 - May 29, 2026
9:00 am - 2:00 pm

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.

 

 

 

Little Red Wagon Season Opening Weekend

Little Red Wagon Season Opening Weekend

May 1, 2026 - May 3, 2026
All Day

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 Charity BBQ - Shawville

Giant Tiger Charity BBQ - Shawville

May 2, 2026 - May 3, 2026
All Day

Charity BBQ For the Shawville District Minor Hockey Association

May 2nd &3rd

Giant Tiger is celebrating its 65th Birthday.
Great Downtown Renfrew Garage Sale

Great Downtown Renfrew Garage Sale

May 2, 2026
All Day

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

https://www.facebook.com/events/1416923543563086

Bryson "Clean Up" Day

Bryson "Clean Up" Day

May 2, 2026
9:00 am - 3:00 pm

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. 

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1468133502021617&set=pcb.1468133922021575

Coronation Hall Season Opening and New Cider Launch Party

Coronation Hall Season Opening and New Cider Launch Party

May 2, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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.

Luskville Spring Farm Hop /  Foire de printemps

Luskville Spring Farm Hop / Foire de printemps

May 2, 2026 - May 3, 2026
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
The Luskville Farm Hop will be in the Chemin Cregheur area of Luskville Quebec.

Four farms and one vineyard will be participating and each farm has animals to see and will have their wares on offer as well as hosting other artisans. There are also Gatineau Park trails along Cregheur for some great hiking.
You can get a map, check out the hosts and artisans on the website: https://luskville.farm-hop.com/
Shawville-Clarendon Fire Department’s Annual Fireman’s Ball

Shawville-Clarendon Fire Department’s Annual Fireman’s Ball

May 2, 2026
8:00 pm - 11:45 pm

Where: Shawville Arena, 215 rue Lang

When: 8 p.m.

The evening will include door prizes and raffles, a light lunch, drinks and music. Tickets are $10, and available in advance from any member of the fire department or at the door on the day of the event.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1358907256002869/

Mother’s Day Workshop - Shawville

Mother’s Day Workshop - Shawville

May 3, 2026
9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Register here: https://forms.gle/jJbrhYsPZBuPFEbDA

All ages welcome! We’re offering 2 sessions (same workshop, just different time options to better serve you).
Mother’s Day Workshop 9:00 – 10:30 AM
Come enjoy a fun and creative workshop where kids can make a special gift for Mom! Bring Mom along for a meaningful time together creating heartfelt keepsakes.
Each child will:
• Decorate a picture frame (please bring a photo of you and Mom)
• Paint and decorate a small flower pot
• Fill out a fun “Mom Questionnaire”
• Create a handmade card
We’ll also decorate cookies for a sweet treat!

Workshop length: 1.5 hours

Cost: $15 per child

OR

Mother’s Day Workshop 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Same great workshop—just a different time!
Come enjoy a fun and creative experience where kids can make a special gift for Mom and spend quality time together.

Each child will:
• Decorate a picture frame (please bring a photo of you and Mom)
• Paint and decorate a small flower pot
• Fill out a fun “Mom Questionnaire”
• Create a handmade card
We’ll also decorate cookies for a sweet treat!

Workshop length: 1.5 hours
Cost: $15 per child

Connexions Info Session: Understanding Wills - Otter Lake

Connexions Info Session: Understanding Wills - Otter Lake

May 4, 2026
10:00 am - 11:30 am

Where: Otter Lake RA, 394 rue Tessier

When: 10 – 11:30 a.m.

This will be Connexions’ only workshop on wills this year. It will cover the purpose of a will, who can make one, what it should include, and how to update and validate it. Register at centreconnexions.org

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10162931539756146&set=a.10150139237051146

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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
T
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30
1
12:00 AM - Canada Day
2
3
4
6
8
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10:00 AM - Park Party
21
22
23
24
25
27
28
29
30
31
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12:00 AM - PPHS Reunion
3
Canada Day
July 1, 2025    
All Day
Happy Canada Day! The Pontiac Printshop, Cygraphics, The Equity and Calumet Media will be closed for the day, opening again on Wednesday, July 2nd at 10 a.m.
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: How to read seed labels Knowing what and when to plant [...]
Park Party
July 12, 2025    
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Join us for PARK PARTY, a community favourite! Enjoy beautiful Mill Dam Park and splash pad, as well as: bouncy castles cash BBQ airbrush tattoos Echo the Clown balloon animals Magic Show (11:30 am) Meet the Keepers animal show (1:00 pm) ...and more! Admission by donation. See you there!! Thank you to our sponsors, the [...]
13 Jul
July 13, 2025    
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
The Bromley Historical Society welcomes Dónall Ó Dubhghaill to speak on “Gaelic Roots: The Irish Language in the Ottawa Valley" on Sunday, July 13, 2pm, at the Old Town Hall, 498 Micksburg Road, Osceola. Renowned for its strong Irish heritage, many of the early Irish settlers of the Ottawa Valley spoke Irish.  A Celtic Studies scholar [...]
13 Jul
July 13, 2025    
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
The Bromley Historical Society welcomes Dónall Ó Dubhghaill to speak on “Gaelic Roots: The Irish Language in the Ottawa Valley" on Sunday, July 13, 2pm, at the Old Town Hall, 498 Micksburg Road, Osceola. Renowned for its strong Irish heritage, many of the early Irish settlers of the Ottawa Valley spoke Irish.  A Celtic Studies scholar [...]
12th Annual Shawville Lions Country Jamboree
July 17, 2025 - July 20, 2025    
6:00 pm
A Weekend of Amazing Country Music and Fun!
26 Jul
July 26, 2025    
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Join Us for a Thriving Fundraiser! We're excited to announce our Car Wash and Bake Sale Fundraiser to support our amazing youth program! When: Saturday, July 26th Time: 9 AM - 1 PM Where: Church Parking Lot - 209 rue Centre All funds raised will go towards our end-of-summer event and an upcoming youth retreat. [...]
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
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