Here’s a quick snapshot of what’s happening around town over the next 48 hours.
TODAY: Day Care Visits take place at the Pembroke Public Library from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 7, as part of the library’s children’s programming.
TODAY: Spice Club continues at the Pembroke Public Library as part of its ongoing October program, which runs through October 23 during library hours.
TODAY: The Halloween Costume Exchange continues at the Pembroke Public Library, with the exchange running from October 6 through November 1 during library hours. Families can exchange costumes ahead of Halloween.
TODAY: Wednesday Worship takes place at Holy Trinity Pembroke from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., offering a contemplative midweek worship service.
TODAY: The Ontario Seniors Dental Care Dentist Clinic is available at the Renfrew County and District Health Unit in Pembroke from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. by appointment. Eligible seniors can access examinations and treatment through the program.
TODAY: Play & Learn – Play Troop / EarlyON runs at the South Side Community Centre in Petawawa from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. The program provides families with children ages zero to six an opportunity for play and learning.
TODAY: Free Skate takes place at the Petawawa Civic Centre from noon to 1:00 p.m. Wednesday. The free family and seniors’ skate is open to the community, with helmets mandatory.
TODAY: Veteran’s Conversation Cafe runs in Petawawa from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Wednesday. The free gathering is for Canadian Armed Forces veterans aged 50 and older and combines coffee, conversation and social connection. Registration is required.
TODAY: The PMFRC Mental Health Walk-In Clinic runs in Petawawa from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, with last intake at 5:30 p.m. The walk-in service is available to military families, including adults, children, teens and couples, and does not require an appointment or referral.
TODAY: Disney Trivia Night takes place at The Landing at Algonquin College’s Pembroke campus from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. The free event is open to Algonquin students and their guests, with questions covering Disney, Star Wars and Marvel and prizes for participants.
TODAY: Cookbook Club: Harvest Recipes takes place at the Pembroke Public Library from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. The session combines food and reading around a harvest theme.
TOMORROW: Recreational Curling takes place in Petawawa from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 8. Adults can play on a different team each week in this relaxed, social program. Registration is required, with a drop-in option also available.
TOMORROW: Play & Learn – Play Troop / EarlyON runs at the South Side Community Centre from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Thursday. Families with children ages zero to six can take part in play and learning activities.
TOMORROW: First Words Visit takes place at the South Side Community Centre from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, providing families with young children an opportunity to connect with early-language programming and supports.
TOMORROW: Ontario Seniors Dental Care Clinic is available at the Renfrew County and District Health Unit’s Pembroke office from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. by appointment, while Let’s Grow with Immunization runs there from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. by appointment.
TOMORROW: English Conversation Group meets at the Pembroke Public Library from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., offering a friendly setting to practise conversational English.
TOMORROW: Ask a Dietitian: Women’s Supplements, Fact or Fad? takes place online from noon to 1:00 p.m. Thursday. Registered dietitian Christine Tardif will discuss the evidence behind commonly promoted supplements, a food-first approach and safety considerations, including military-specific concerns.
TOMORROW: Infant Massage takes place at the South Side Community Centre from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday. The EarlyON program is designed for parents and infants and requires pre-registration.
TOMORROW: Mini Makers takes place at the Petawawa Public Library from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Children ages six to 12 can take part in hands-on crafts, art, STEM, sensory activities and imaginative play.
TOMORROW: Evening Hike takes place in Petawawa from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Thursday. The Town program is designed for teens and offers a staff-led, social outdoor experience. Registration is required and the cost is $5.
TOMORROW: Fall Recreational Pickleball begins in Petawawa from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday. The adult program emphasizes relaxed play, staying active and meeting other players, with games and partners rotating throughout the evening.
TOMORROW: Teen Dungeons & Dragons takes place at the Petawawa Public Library from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, giving teens an opportunity to play a tabletop role-playing game and socialize.
TOMORROW: Drive-In Movie Night takes place at Skylight Drive-In in Pembroke Thursday evening, with Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom followed by Practical Magic 2. The ticket listing has doors opening at 5:30 p.m. and the first movie beginning at 6:40 p.m. Algonquin Students’ Association also lists the event as a free student drive-in, including popcorn and a drink for students and up to two guests.
That’s your community roundup — more local events coming up tomorrow!
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