Here’s a quick snapshot of what’s happening around town over the next 48 hours.
TODAY: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20
– In-person municipal election voting assistance — 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Petawawa Town Hall will have a tablet available for residents who need help accessing the online voting system. Online and telephone voting remains open until 8 p.m. Monday, October 26.
– Recreational Curling — 9 to 11 a.m. The Petawawa Civic Centre hosts its adult recreational curling program. Seasonal registration costs $185, with an $8.50 drop-in option paid in person at the Recreation, Culture and Tourism office. Check with the Town about availability for drop-ins.
– Play Troop Tuesday Drop-In — 9 to 11:30 a.m. The Petawawa Military Family Resource Centre’s EarlyON program welcomes families and caregivers with children ages zero to six at the Recreation Complex. It’s an opportunity for young children to play and learn while caregivers connect with other families.
– Tuberculosis Testing Clinic — 9 a.m. to 3:10 p.m. The Renfrew County and District Health Unit is holding a tuberculosis testing clinic at its Pembroke office. Appointments are required; contact the health unit or use its online booking service.
– Story Time and Craft — 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Pembroke Public Library is hosting a story-time session with a craft activity for children.
– Library Story Time — 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Petawawa Public Library is also holding a story-time program for children and their caregivers.
– Pumpkin Play Sensory — 10 to 11 a.m. Petawawa’s recreation program invites toddlers and a parent or caregiver to explore pumpkins through sensory activities, art and play. The Town’s listing says registration is closed, so check with recreation staff about cancellations before making plans. The listed cost is $15 per pair.
– Pembroke Seniors Dental Care and Dentist Clinic — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The health unit’s Pembroke office is offering its seniors’ dental program, including dental hygiene and dentist services for eligible clients. Appointments are required.
– Operation Snow Suit Big Giveaway — 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Petawawa Legion is hosting a free winter-clothing event through the Community Poverty Action Network. Families experiencing financial difficulty can choose snowsuits for their children. Monetary donations and new or very gently used, clean snowsuits in all sizes are also being accepted. Drop-ins are welcome, and preregistration is available.
– Let’s Grow with Immunization — 1 to 4 p.m. RCDHU is offering an immunization service at its Pembroke office. This clinic is by appointment; contact the health unit’s Family Health Intake Line for information.
– Teen Anime Club — 4 to 5 p.m. Petawawa Public Library has its Anime Club scheduled for teens. Contact the library for any participation requirements.
– Mommy & Me Pizza Party — 4:30 to 7 p.m. The PMFRC’s EarlyON calendar lists a pizza party at the South Side Community Centre for mothers, grandmothers, aunts and female caregivers with children ages zero to six. Pizza, salad and children’s activities are included. Preregistration is required.
– TAG Meeting — 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Pembroke Public Library’s Teen Advisory Group gives teens an opportunity to participate in library planning and programming. Contact the library for information about joining.
– Pembroke Minor Hockey — evening games. Three home games are on the schedule at the Pembroke and Area Community Centre: U11 Rep versus the Arnprior Packers at 6 p.m.; U15 Rep versus Valley Storm at 7:15 p.m.; and U18 House Team 2 versus the Arnprior Packers at 8:45 p.m. An additional U15 House Team B1 game against the Eganville Eagles is listed away at 8 p.m.
– Petawawa Minor Hockey coaches’ and managers’ meetings — 6 to 7 p.m. and 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. The association lists separate meetings for U7/U9 and U11-and-up coaches and managers in the upstairs hall at the Petawawa Civic Centre. These are team-organizing meetings rather than public activities.
TOMORROW: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21
– In-person municipal election voting assistance — 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Petawawa Town Hall will again have a tablet available for residents who need help accessing the online voting system. Internet and telephone voting continues until 8 p.m. Monday, October 26.
– Ontario Seniors Dental Care Dentist Clinic — 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. RCDHU is offering dental examinations and treatment for eligible clients at its Pembroke office. Appointments are required.
– Morning Skate for Adults and Seniors — 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. A rink schedule lists this session at the Pembroke Memorial Centre for adults and seniors. Participants need to bring their own skates; check the City’s skating information for the latest requirements.
– Play & Learn — 9 to 11:30 a.m. The PMFRC’s EarlyON program returns to the South Side Community Centre in Petawawa. Families and caregivers with children ages zero to six can enjoy play-based learning and connect with other families.
– Parents & Tots Skate — 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. The Pembroke Memorial Centre also has a skating session for parents and young children. Bring your own skates.
– Riverview Seniors’ Social Club Soup & Sandwich Lunch — noon to 1 p.m. The lunch takes place upstairs at the Westmeath Recreation Centre. Everyone is welcome, and the listed cost is $10.
– Free Skate — noon to 1 p.m. Petawawa Civic Centre is offering a free family and seniors’ skating session. Helmets are mandatory.
– Cobden Legion Euchre — 1 p.m. The Cobden Legion lists its regular Wednesday six-hand euchre gathering.
– Ontario Seniors Dental Hygiene Clinic — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. A dental hygiene clinic is also scheduled at St. Francis Memorial Hospital in Barry’s Bay. Appointments are required.
– High-Risk and Priority Respiratory Vaccine Clinic — 2 to 5 p.m. RCDHU lists a clinic at the Chalk River and Area Lions Club for eligible high-risk and priority populations. Book an appointment; walk-ins may be accommodated if space permits, but are not guaranteed.
– Petawawa OPP Detachment Board Meeting — 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. The board meeting is scheduled in the Town Hall boardroom. The agenda is posted through the Town’s event listing.
– PMFRC Mental Health Walk-In Clinic — 4 to 7 p.m. The military family resource centre’s clinic is at the South Side Community Centre in Petawawa on the third Wednesday of the month. It serves military families, including adults, children, teens and couples. No appointment is needed, but the last intake is at 5:30 p.m.
– Pumpkin Carving & Mocktail — 6 to 7 p.m. Petawawa is offering an adult pumpkin-carving session where participants can work at their own pace while enjoying a pumpkin mocktail. The listed cost is $15, and the Town provides an online registration link.
– Video Game Club — 6 to 7 p.m. Pembroke Public Library has its Video Game Club on the calendar for Wednesday evening. Contact the library for participation details.
– Petawawa Minor Hockey — 6 p.m. The U13 House League team plays the Barry’s Bay Bears at the Petawawa Civic Centre. The U13 Patriots rep team is scheduled to play the Renfrew Timberwolves at 6:30 p.m. at Pad 2 of the BEI Ice Centre in Renfrew.
– Cobden Legion 8-Ball Pool — 7 p.m. onward. The Legion lists pool on Wednesday evenings, alongside the afternoon euchre gathering.
– Pembroke Minor Hockey — evening games. At the Pembroke and Area Community Centre, U15 House Team B1 is scheduled to play the Petawawa Patriots at 8 p.m., while U18 House Team 3 plays Muskrat at 9 p.m. An additional U13 House Team C2 game against the Eganville Eagles is listed away at 8 p.m.
– Casual Choir 60’s Party at Bonanza Restaurant — 6 to 7 p.m. This title appears on Pembroke Public Library’s event calendar, but I couldn’t find a fuller event description. Confirm the details with the organizer before heading out.
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