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Upcoming Events

March 2026

ESSO Girls Hockey Fun Day - Shawville
March 21, 2026
1:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Bryson Lions Community Dance
March 21, 2026
8:00 pm - 11:45 pm
Save Café Downtown meeting - Fort-Coulonge
March 23, 2026
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Flying Elbows Hockey Tournament - Shawville
March 25, 2026 - March 28, 2026
12:00 am
ESSC spaghetti supper
March 26, 2026
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Together for Pontiac Youth Forum - Campbell's Bay
March 27, 2026
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Doormat Painting Workshop - Shawville
March 27, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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21 Mar

Pilgrim Jewelry Piercing Event at Jolie Folie Boutique

March 21, 2026
11:00 am - 2:00 pm

At Jolie Folie 338 Main Street in Shawville.

Join us at Jolie Folie for our upcoming Piercing Pop-Up Event!

We’ll have a professional piercer in-store for the day, giving you the chance to add a little sparkle to your look — we’ve got pricing specials for the day and you can get a free piercing with minimum purchase.

We’ll also be serving beverages and snacks, making it a fun and relaxed afternoon to shop, hang out, and treat yourself. It’s the perfect time to come in and explore our new spring arrivals and check out a fresh collection of Pilgrim jewelry that just landed in the shop.

Spots are limited, so be sure to book your piercing in advance at joliefolie.ca. All details are available on our EVENTS page.

Grab a friend and make a day of it — we’d love to see you! ✨

ESSO Girls Hockey Fun Day - Shawville

ESSO Girls Hockey Fun Day - Shawville

March 21, 2026
1:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Where: Shawville arena, 215 rue Lang 

When: 1:30 p.m.

The Esso Fun Day is designed to familiarize girls and women new to hockey with basic skills in a fun, welcoming environment at no cost to the first-time participant. Basic equipment is required to participate on-ice including a CSA-certified hockey helmet, a BNQ-certified neck guard, hockey gloves, elbow protection, knee protection, skates, and a hockey stick. 

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21 Mar

Bryson Lions Community Dance

March 21, 2026
8:00 pm - 11:45 pm

Community Event Listing

The Bryson Lions Club will be hosting a Community Dance on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the Bryson Lions Hall, located at 660 rue Principale, Bryson, Quebec.
Doors open at 8:00 p.m., with dancing running until 1:00 a.m. A bar will be open throughout the evening.

The night will feature live music by Greenwood, with square dancing also included as part of the entertainment. The event is open to residents of Bryson and surrounding communities across the Ottawa Valley and the Pontiac.
Proceeds from the dance will go toward the purchase of a new furnace for the Bryson Lions Hall, helping maintain the hall as a warm and accessible community space year‑round.

For more information, contact lionsclubbryson@gmail.com or the Bryson Lions Hall at 819‑648‑2124.

Save Café Downtown meeting - Fort-Coulonge

Save Café Downtown meeting - Fort-Coulonge

March 23, 2026
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Where: Club de l’age d’Or, 566 rue Baume, Fort-Coulonge

When: 7 p.m.

A group of citizens is mobilizing to preserve a valuable business in our community, Café Downtown. Citizens of Fort-Coulonge, Mansfield, and neighboring municipalities who are interested in getting involved are invited to attend this meeting.

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25 Mar

Flying Elbows Hockey Tournament - Shawville

March 25, 2026 - March 28, 2026
12:00 am

Where: Shawville Arena, 215 rue Lang
When: March 25-28

Teams from across the Ottawa Valley and beyond will descend on Shawville for this annual fundraiser hockey tournament. While the B division has filled up, organizer William Armitage is still looking for teams to compete in the A division.

ESSC spaghetti supper

ESSC spaghetti supper

March 26, 2026
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Where: ESSC cafeteria, 50 chem. de la Chute, Mansfield-et-Pontefract
When: Two seatings starting at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Annual spaghetti supper in support of ESSC’s graduating class. Tickets are priced at $20 for adults and $10 for children aged 12 and under, and are available from the graduating students. A cash bar will also be available on site.
For more information, contact Jeremy Labine at 819-683-3232, extension 11250

https://chipfm.com/en/spaghetti-dinner-to-support-the-graduation-ball-at-ecole-secondaire-sieur-de-coulonge

Together for Pontiac Youth Forum - Campbell's Bay

Together for Pontiac Youth Forum - Campbell's Bay

March 27, 2026
8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Where: Campbell’s Bay Community Centre, 2 rue Second, Campbell’s Bay
When: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Driven and inspired by young people, this event is dedicated to the educational community (youths, parents, community organizations, schools staff, elected people, health staff etc.) and will focus on the health, well‑being, and educational success of youth.

Doormat Painting Workshop - Shawville

Doormat Painting Workshop - Shawville

March 27, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Where: Café 349, 349 rue Main, Shawville 

When: 6 – 8 p.m. 

You’ll design and paint your very own spring-themed doormat using provided stencils, or let your imagination run wild and create something totally unique. All supplies provided. Spots are limited, $30 per person. 

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Coronation Hall Pruning Workshop - Bristol

Coronation Hall Pruning Workshop - Bristol

March 28, 2026
10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Where: 206 chemin River, Bristol
When: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. 

Learn how to properly prune your fruit trees with a workshop in our orchard. Bring your secateurs or shears, bring your questions, and enjoy a fun time gaining confidence so you can effectively prune your own trees at home. Then we’ll return to the cider mill for a delicious lunch of homemade baked-beans and bread and a tour of the cider mill. Register by calling us at 819 647 2547 or email coronationhallcidermills@gmail.com

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Pontiac Seedy Saturday - Thorne

Pontiac Seedy Saturday - Thorne

March 28, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Where: Thorne Community Recreation Association, 777 route 366, Thorne
When: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Seed swap/speakers/vendors/canteen/raffle.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1583399859332353

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