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Ongoing Events 

**Red Fridays - Support our Canadian troops by wearing something red every Friday. The idea of showing solidarity and support for our troops with dignity and respect continues each and every Friday until the troops all come home. When a soldier is asked "What can we do to make things better for you?" they respond with the need for your support and your prayers. Wear something red every Friday.**

The Pembroke Regional Hospital Board of Directors Seeks Members

Your community hospital is seeking new Board members. Ideal candidates are prepared to make a significant commitment for a period of up to three years, have the knowledge, skill and experience that will enable them to contribute to the hospital, and reflect the diversity of the community we serve. Applications are available online at http://www.pemreghos.org/ or by calling (613) 732-3675, ext. 6172.

The deadline for applications is March 24, 2010.

 High school football  is coming back to Pembroke. You can help by supporting the fundraising efforts for the Friends of Fellowes Football fundraising campaign. All funds raised will support the cost of equipment for students who play on the Falcons varsity football team this coming fall. For more information contact Fellowes High School at 613-735-6858.  Are you ready for some Football!

Carefor is once again offering free income tax clinics to those with limited incomes.  The clinics will begin on March 8- April 23. For more information please call 613-732-9993.

The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 72 in Pembroke is hosting Six Handed Euchre Monday evenings starting at 7PM. Everyone is welcome to attend and have an evening of fun!

 

LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS IN RENFREW: The successful Heart Wise Exercise Get WITH It walking program is being launched in Renfrew at St. Joseph's High School, Monday, March 8, 2010 from 6-8 pm. We are looking for volunteers to join our team! If interested in sponsoring or volunteering for this physical activity initiative please contact:  Jane O'Gorman at St. Joseph's High School, 613-432-5846, or email at jogorman@rccdsb.edu.ca.   Come out and volunteer, or come out and walk the hallways of St. Joe's every Monday and Wednesday evening starting March 8.

Women Hockey teams needed to play on the 2nd Annual Arnprior Hockey For Heart  Men & Women Tournament  at the Nick Smith Centre in Arnprior. Details of the tournament and teams already registered on HockeyForHeart.com  Teams should register on line or call 613-345-6183. Registration fee can be paid the day of the tournament.  PLAY HOCKEY.HELP SAVE LIVES

Wednesday March 10

Reel Paddling Film Festival.   Amazing videos from around the world showcase paddling of all kinds-from canoes to kayaks at 7 p.m. in  Algonquin College Cafeteria in Pembroke.  Tickets $14 or $10 for high school students.  Doors open at 6 p.m. for best seats.  Proceeds to student bursaries.  Call 613-735-4700, ext. 2702 to purchase by credit card or for more information.

Saturday March 13

Fundraising Dance at Shady Nook Recreation Centre. 9PM- 1AM. Money is being raised by local teen Samantha Munro for Volunteer Corps Organization and rural Ghana.

The Pembroke Petawawa Lions Club is holding their Montly Pancake Breakfast from 8Am to 12PM at the Lions Hall, 1163 Victoria St. Petawawa. Cost: Adults $5, children(6-12) $3 and children under 6, free.

St. Patrick's Day @ DACA- 1-7pm. There will be entertainment all day featuring; fiddlers, pianists, duets, and dancing! The Canteen will be open all day and there will be Irish Stew!

You too can learn vital life saving STANDARD FIRST AID and CPR. This 2-day course offers comprehensive techniques along with hands on practice which helps to retain the skills you have learned. The person you save most likely will be someone you know! Course runs Mar.13 & 14, from 8:30-5:30. Sign up now at the Canadian Red Cross, Pembroke. Call 613-735-1157, or email denise.stencell@redcross.ca.

March Break Events at the Pembroke Public Library: 10:30am - Storytime & Craft (age 3-7).  2:00pm - Learn to Knit (age 6+).

 

The Army, Navy, and Air Force Veterans Club in Maynooth is holing a St. Patrick's Party Event. There are 3 live Irish Bands starting at noon. Live music all afternoon and a DJ in the evening. There is free Irish Food. Entrance fee is $10.

Sunday, March 14

March Break Events at the Pembroke Public Library: 2:00pm - Movie and popcorn.

Monday, March 15

March Break Events at the Pembroke Public Library: Monday, March 15th:  10:30am - Storytime with Curious George & Craft (age 3-7).  2:00pm - Learn to draw Manga (age 8+). Must pre-register for event.

Tuesday March 16

March Break Events at the Pembroke Public Library: Tuesday, March 16th:  10:00am - 3:00pm - "Ultimate Challenges" Science Camp (age 7-13). Must pre-register for event and space is limited.

Wednesday March 17

 

Around the world, St. Patrick's Day is a very special days so even if you are not Irish, St. Patrick's feast day on March 17th is the time to rejoice and National Irish Canadian Cultural Centre is surely the best place to have fun and frolic or what we say in Irish "Craic agus ceol!"

Pembroke Heritage Manor is Having a St. Patrick's Day party @ 1:30- p.m. featuring the Deaconnaire's . Everyone is welcome. Please r.s.v.p by March 12th @ 613- 635 -7926

March Break Events at the Pembroke Public Library: Wednesday, March 17th:  10:30am - Storytime "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs" & Craft (age 3-7).  2:00pm - St. Patrick's Day Party! Must pre-register for event.

Thursday March 18

March Break Events at the Pembroke Public Library: Thursday, March 18th:  10:30am - Drop-in Craft.  2:00pm - Scrapbooking Workshop (age 7+) "Make a Calendar" (bring 10+ wallet sized photos). Must pre-register for event and space is limited.  4-5pm & 7-8pm - Wii Night "Outdoor Adventure".

Friday March 19

 

Women Hockey teams needed to play on the 2nd Annual Arnprior Hockey For Heart  Men & Women Tournament  at the Nick Smith Centre in Arnprior.  Details of the tournament and teams already registered on HockeyForHeart.com  Teams should register on line or call 613-345-6183. Registration fee can be paid the day of the tournament.  PLAY HOCKEY.HELP SAVE LIVES

2010 Tim Adlam Wish Foundation Hockey Tournament-Petawawa Civic Center and Silver Dart Arenas including Men's Open, Recreational & Oldtimers, Women's Recreational, Guaranteed 3 games, $550.00 per team. Prizes based on teams Entertainment Friday night & all day Saturday As always the tournament will include various local entertainers! For more information contact: The Tim Adlam Wish Foundation P.O. Box 563 Pembroke, Ontario K8A 6X7 (613) 732-1393

March Break Events at the Pembroke Public Library: Friday, March 19th:  10:30am - 2:15pm - "Junior Firefighter Camp" (age 6-10). Join Firefighter Zimmerman and Firefighter Verdiel and earn a Jr. Firefighter Certificate. Activities at the library and at the firehall.  Must pre-register for event and space is limited.  10:30am - Hugs, Snuggles & Rhymes for infants and toddlers.  11:00am - Easy Crafts for 2-yr olds.  2:00pm - Lego Club (5+). Come and make a spaceship (prize drawing). Must pre-register for event.

Play Hockey, Help save Lives Hockey For Heart TOURNAMENTMarch 19-20 2010 at the Nick Smith Centre in Arnprior.  Register your Adult Recreational Team Today.  The Registration fee can be paid the day of the tournament.  So resister on line now HockeyForHeart.com.  Call 613-345-6183 for more information

Saturday March 20

 

Women Hockey teams needed to play on the 2nd Annual Arnprior Hockey For Heart  Men & Women Tournament  at the Nick Smith Centre in Arnprior.  Details of the tournament and teams already registered on HockeyForHeart.com  Teams should register on line or call 613-345-6183. Registration fee can be paid the day of the tournament.  PLAY HOCKEY.HELP SAVE LIVES

Groves Park Lodge Social Committee is hosting a Trivia Night at Groves Park Lodge In Gem Hall at 7pm. We would like to extend an invitation to the public to put a team of 6 together at a cost: $10.00/ person or $60.00/ team. Hope you can join us for some fun. If you would like to register your team you can do so by contacting Groves Park Lodge at 613- 432-5823

2010 Tim Adlam Wish Foundation Hockey Tournament-Petawawa Civic Center and Silver Dart Arenas including Men's Open, Recreational & Oldtimers, Women's Recreational, Guaranteed 3 games, $550.00 per team. Prizes based on teams Entertainment Friday night & all day Saturday As always the tournament will include various local entertainers! For more information contact: The Tim Adlam Wish Foundation P.O. Box 563 Pembroke, Ontario K8A 6X7 (613) 732-1393

March Break Events at the Pembroke Public Library: Saturday, March 20th:  10:30am - Storytime "Where the Wild Things Are" & Craft (age 3-7).  2-3pm - Origami...Find out what you can create out of one simple square (age 7+). Must pre-register for event.  3-4pm - Wii "Outdoor Adventure" and prize drawing. Must pre-register for event.

Standard First Aid / CPR recertification course, at the Red Cross- Pembroke office from 8:30 - 5:30. Anyone wishing to update their certification card can call 613-735-1157 or email denise.stencell@redcross.ca to register.

Sunday March 21

2010 Tim Adlam Wish Foundation Hockey Tournament-Petawawa Civic Center and Silver Dart Arenas including Men's Open, Recreational & Oldtimers, Women's Recreational, Guaranteed 3 games, $550.00 per team. Prizes based on teams Entertainment Friday night & all day Saturday As always the tournament will include various local entertainers! For more information contact: The Tim Adlam Wish Foundation P.O. Box 563 Pembroke, Ontario K8A 6X7 (613) 732-1393

March Break Events at the Pembroke Public Library: Sunday, March 21st:  2:00pm - Movie and popcorn.


Thursday March 25

Pembroke Heritage Manor is holding a Mardi Gras featuting the New Orleans Jazz band @ 7:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Please r.s.v.p by March 18th @ 613 -635 -7926

Friday March 26

Support Our Troops Luncheon, soup, sandwich, dessert for $5 from 11:30AM-1:30PM at the Bancroft Royal Canadian Legion.

Saturday March 27
 

If you are between 11 & 15 years old, this course will teach you everything you need to know to be safe, skilled and prepared! This Babysitters course is held at the RED CROSS - Pembroke office from 9:00 am - 5:00pm. Students MUST pre-register by calling 613-735-1157 or email denise.stencell@redcross.ca.


Support Our Troops Dance! Music by Pat Casselman from 8PM until 12AM. Cost $10. Enjoy free draws and a light lunch. This is an age of majority event.

Sunday March 28

Support Our Troops Dinner! Chicken Wings-$10, from 4:30PM-6:30PM at the Bancroft Royal Canadian Legion.


Thursday April 1

Beachburg Lions Club, Annual Ham Bingo. Orange Hall at 7PM, doors open at 6PM. Special game for canned goods, 50/50 draw with half going to the Cobden Food Bank. There's 12 Hams + 3 special games and a jackpot of $200

Sunday April 4

5th Annual Easter Egg Hunt! Chutes Coulonge will be open Easter weekend. Between 11 and 4 pm Chutes Coulonge will host special activities for children ages 3-12. "Québec en Forme" will get the kids moving with various games and activities.  A fundraising lunch will be available and an Easter egg hunt.  You must register to participate.  Please call 819-683-2770 leave your name, phone number, and number of children and adults attending. Regular rates apply.

Blurry Edge will be playing Greenfield's Pub & Eatery from 7-11pm for the CMC's (Canadian Motorcycle Cruisers') Choppers for Charity. This year all proceeds go to the MRFD (Motorcycle Ride for Dad) in support of prostate Cancer research. Blurry Edge also has Rust Proof Bottom as special guests so it promises to be a night of great music, dancing and great friend's all together for the opportunity to give a little back in gratitude for the good fortune we enjoy in our lives.

Saturday April 10

 

"FAMILY HISTORY FAIR" --The Upper Ottawa Valley Genealogical Group will be hosting Ontario Genealogical Society Region VIII Annual General Meeting and Family History Fair from 9 A..M. to 4 P.M. at The Nick Smith Centre, 77 James St. Arnprior.   The cost of $20.00 includes lunch.  Register before April 1, 2010.  Speakers will include Ron Shannon on Cemetery Restoration, Mary Lynn Benz on Mysterious Burials and Shirley Mask Connolly on Kashubs of Canada.   There will be Genealogical Displays and Marketplace from all over Eastern Ontario.  Make cheque or money order payable to UOVGG, and mail to UOVGG, Box 972, Pembroke, On. K8A 7M5 or drop it off at the UOVGG Library, 222 Dickson St. Pembroke. Everyone is welcome.  

Saturday April 17

 

"Spring Fling Dance" -8:30PM-12:30AM at the Lions Hall in Chalk River, $10 per person with a light lunch. Music by: Nelson Towns. Tickets available by calling Ellen McQuestion at 613-584-4765.

Saturday April 24

The Upper Ottawa Valley Tai Chi Clubis celebrating 20 Years of sharing the enjoyment and health benefits of the ancient art of tai chi with the Valley. On World Tai Chi & Qigong Day, Saturday, April 24th, 2010 FREE demonstrations will be held for the public in Tai Chi, Fan, Sword, Staff and more beginning 10 am at the Rankin Community Centre, Hwy 41 just outside of Pembroke. This Anniversary celebration will be part of a world-wide Tai Chi event with over 65 nations participating. This is the 12th annual World Tai Chi & Qigong Day and the first ever Live internet broadcast of the event.

April is Daffodil Month.  The Canadian Cancer Society is looking for volunteers to help sell daffodils and take part in the annual residential campaign.  Just a few hours of your time will make a real difference in the fight against cancer.  Call (613) 735-2571 to help make cancer history.

Women's Weekend in NYC! Join the Women's Sexual Assault Centre for our spring fundraiser April 22-26. The cost is $675 and includes transportation from Pembroke, 3 nights at three nights at the beautiful Roosevelt Hotel in Manhattan (based on double occupancy), and a 4 hour bus tour of the City. Space is limited so call early! Contact Jancy at 613-735-5551 for more information or to reserve your space!

Saturday May 1
 

Victim Services of Renfrew County, Inc. invites you to attend its 1st Annual Chocolate Gala  - a signature event featuring a decadent meal beginning and ending with chocolate and will boast a silent & live auction. This prestigious black tie event will end with music and dancing.  All proceeds from this evening will go directly to our 24/7 crisis response program that assists victims of crime and tragic events throughout Renfrew County.  This event will be held at the Best Western, Pembroke.  If you would like more information on our event, would like to purchase a ticket or would like information on making a donation and becoming a sponsor for the gala, please call the Victim Service off ice at 613-649-2852 or 1-877-568-5730.

Friday May 7

Wounded Warriors fundraiser, Wear Read Friday May 7th 2010 at the Shawville Lions Hall at 8pm, Shawville, Quebec

May 28 & 29
 

Woodroffe High School will be marking its 50^th anniversary with a reunion to be held at the school on May 28 and 29, 2010. With just three months until the event, the volunteer organizing committee is urging former and current students and staff to visit the reunion website, register online and purchase their event tickets as soon as possible. For more information about the reunion, visit the website at http://www.woodroffehs50.com/.