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Upcoming Events

May 2026

The Pontiac Farmers' Market
May 9, 2026
8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Shop Shawville Spring Street Market
May 9, 2026
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Bryson Lions Club Breakfast and Euchre
May 10, 2026
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
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Trinity United Rain Barrel Sale - Kazabazua

Trinity United Rain Barrel Sale - Kazabazua

May 9, 2026
9:30 am - 12:30 pm

This sale helps Trinity United Church send children to summer camp, and will be held at Magasin Général Irwin Ltée, 364 Quebec Route 105, Kazabazua, QC J0X 1X0 on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM with home deliveries commencing after the event and continuing daily until completed.

Later pick-up or delivery may be arranged by request. Please phone or email at the contact information below, and add your request in the “Order Note” section.

See our FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS) for product specific questions or contact Dorothy Herbert at trinityuckaz@gmail.com or 819-463-2210 for location specific questions.

https://rainbarrel.ca/trinityuc/

Shop Shawville Spring Street Market

Shop Shawville Spring Street Market

May 9, 2026
10:00 am - 2:00 pm

We’re kicking off our 2026 Main Street Market on May 9th in Shawville!

From 10-2pm, come enjoy a vibrant lineup of amazing local vendors.

Make it the perfect Mother’s Day weekend outing—bring your mom, your friends, and soak up the fun community vibes!

https://www.facebook.com/events/913047991747295/

Mother’s Day Tea / Thé de la fête des Mères - Luskville

Mother’s Day Tea / Thé de la fête des Mères - Luskville

May 9, 2026
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

$40 per person ($25 for kids up to 11).

Come and celebrate the mothers in your life. Whether you are a grandparent, step-parent or guardian. Mothers come in all shapes and sizes and for the afternoon we would like to honour them all!

Register here: 
https://www.mountainviewfarm.ca/mothersdaytea

Auditions / Information Session - Last Dance at Coronation Hall

Auditions / Information Session - Last Dance at Coronation Hall

May 9, 2026
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Open auditions for ‘Last Dance at Coronation Hall’, our summer 2026 show. Email PontiacCommunityPlayers@gmail.com or call Greg at 819 647 5722 for more information.

More details at https://www.facebook.com/PontiacCommunityPlayers

Bryson Lions Club Breakfast and Euchre

Bryson Lions Club Breakfast and Euchre

May 10, 2026
9:30 am - 12:00 pm

Where: 660 rue Principale, Bryson

When: 9:30 a.m.

Start your day with a hearty breakfast and some friendly competition! Join us at the Bryson Lions Club for a regular breakfast, then stick around for a fun Euchre game right after. Tickets are $12, or $5 for children 12 and under. 

Connexions Workshop: Cell Phone Tips and Tricks

Connexions Workshop: Cell Phone Tips and Tricks

May 11, 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

With Special Guest Aline Holmes, Digital Literacy Coordinator, Western Quebec Literacy Council (WQLC).

Learn about:

  • How to use your phone’s features
  • Staying safe on your phone
  • Tricks to make your phone work for you

Free of charge. Register here: https://centreconnexions.org/event/cell-phone-tips-and-tricks-danford-lake/, or call Sheila at 819-467-2941 ext. 103.

Connexions Workshop: How to Reduce the Risk of Developing Alzheimer Disease

Connexions Workshop: How to Reduce the Risk of Developing Alzheimer Disease

May 12, 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

With special guest Andrée-Michelle Cormier from the Société Alzheimer de l’Outaouais

This presentation is designed for the 55+ community. Participants will:

  • Learn about cognitive disorders and Alzheimer’s disease
  • Modifiable Risk Factors
  • Protective Factors

Free of charge. Register here: https://centreconnexions.org/event/societe-alzheimer-outaouais-presents-how-to-reduce-the-risk-of-developing-alzheimer-disease-ladysmith/

Planting Workshop with Homegrown - Shawville

Planting Workshop with Homegrown - Shawville

May 12, 2026
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Join us for a fun and interactive 1‑hour planting workshop with Lindsay Hamilton from Homegrown! Kids will learn meaningful gardening tips and get hands‑on experience planting their very own creation. Every child will go home with a pot and a new plant to care for.

Tuesday, May 12
6:00–7:00 PM
Shawville Lodge
Cost: $20 a child
This workshop is perfect for children ages 5+, with parent supervision and assistance encouraged. Come dig in and grow something beautiful with us!https://www.facebook.com/events/1846530829365226/

Connexions Workshop: Who Am I Now? Identity Later In Life

Connexions Workshop: Who Am I Now? Identity Later In Life

May 13, 2026
10:00 am - 11:30 am

As life changes, it’s natural to reflect on who we are. Roles shift, routines evolve, and parts of life may feel different. Join us for a gentle, welcoming session to reconnect with what still feels like ‘you’.

Register at centreconnexions.org

Bryson Lion's Club Monthly Meeting

Bryson Lion's Club Monthly Meeting

May 13, 2026
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

If you’d like to participate or join, you’re welcome to stop by. Thank you!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1217882100295535/1217882106962201/

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