Here’s a quick snapshot of what’s happening around town over the next 48 hours.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 26
– Municipal election in-person voting — 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Municipal election voting is available at at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 72 – Main Hall, 202 Pembroke Street East, Pembroke.
– The Next Adventure Relocation Kit — 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Petawawa Military Family Resource Centre is offering relocation kits for military families preparing for a move to another posting. Kits include age-appropriate resources for children ages three and up, such as a relocation binder, moving book or guided journal, and travel games. This is the final advertised day for the program; registration is required while supplies last, with pickup at the South Side Community Centre.
– Messy Play — 9 to 11:30 a.m. The PMFRC’s EarlyON program is running at the South Side Community Centre. Families and caregivers with children ages zero to six can take part in play-based exploration and sensory activities.
– Baby Tales — 9:30 to 10 a.m. and 10:30 to 11 a.m. Petawawa Public Library is hosting two gentle story-time sessions for babies from birth to 24 months and their caregivers. The program offers a chance to share books and early-literacy experiences in a welcoming setting.
– Morning Skate for Adults and Seniors — 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. The Pembroke Memorial Centre has a skating session for adults and seniors. Participants must bring their own skates; the City recommends CSA-approved helmets.
– Parents & Tots Skate — 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Parents and young children can enjoy time on the ice together at the Pembroke Memorial Centre. Bring your own skates.
– In-person municipal election voting — 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Petawawa Town Hall is offering in-person assistance for residents voting by internet or telephone, including access to a tablet, laptop or telephone. Monday is the final day to vote in the 2026 municipal election; the voting period closes at 8 p.m.
– SCALE Together — 1 to 2:30 p.m. Petawawa is launching a free, eight-week caregiver support group for adults ages 50 and over. Run by the Ontario Caregiver Organization, the sessions explore topics such as burnout, caregiver guilt, grief, stress and setting boundaries. Registration is required.
– Student Resume and Cover Letter Drop-In — 2 to 4 p.m. The PMFRC Employment Service in Petawawa offers students practical help building or improving resumes and cover letters. No appointment is needed. The service is useful for students preparing for summer jobs, part-time work or their first job application.
– Youth Volunteer Program — 3 to 5 p.m. Youth ages 14 to 18 can work toward community-service hours, meet other young people and get involved in local volunteering at the South Side Community Centre. Contact the PMFRC for intake information; intake can also take place at a participant’s first visit.
– Chess Club — 6 to 7:30 p.m. Pembroke Public Library has its Monday evening Chess Club on the calendar. Contact the library for details about participation and whether any experience is needed.
– LRDG French Together In-Person Learning Group — 6 to 8 p.m. The PMFRC is holding another session at the South Side Community Centre for people already enrolled in the Language Research Development Group’s French-learning program. The group provides structured practice and conversation tied to participants’ online coursework. Registration closed September 18, so this is for registered participants.
Hockey in Pembroke and Petawawa
– Pembroke Minor Hockey — 7 p.m. U11 House Team C2 is scheduled to play U11 House Team C1 at the Pembroke and Area Community Centre.
– Petawawa Minor Hockey — 7 p.m. U18 House Team B1 is scheduled to host the Renfrew Timberwolves at the Petawawa Civic Centre.
– Petawawa Minor Hockey — 8 p.m. U18 House Teams B3 and B2 are scheduled for a local matchup at the Petawawa Civic Centre.
– Pembroke Minor Hockey — 9 p.m. U18 House Team 2 is scheduled to host the Arnprior Packers at the Pembroke Memorial Centre.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27
– Recreational Curling — 9 to 11 a.m. Petawawa Civic Centre is hosting its adult recreational curling program. Seasonal registration costs $185, with an $8.50 drop-in option paid in person through the Town’s Recreation, Culture and Tourism office. Confirm availability before attending.
– Tuesday Drop-In / EarlyON — 9 to 11:30 a.m. The PMFRC’s family program is running at Petawawa’s Recreation Complex. Families and caregivers with children ages zero to six can enjoy play-based activities and connect with other families.
– Halloween Bag Decorating — 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Petawawa Public Library is hosting a drop-in craft for all ages. Participants can decorate their own trick-or-treat bags with spooky, silly and colourful designs, ready for Halloween night. No registration is listed.
– Story Time and Craft — 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Pembroke Public Library is hosting its regular Tuesday program for children, combining a story with a craft activity.
– Ontario Seniors Dental Care Clinic and Dentist Clinic — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Renfrew County and District Health Unit is offering dental hygiene and dentist services at its Pembroke office for eligible clients. Appointments are required; contact the dental team at 613-735-8661 to check eligibility or book.
– Routine Immunization Clinic — 12:50 to 3 p.m. RCDHU is holding an appointment-only immunization clinic at the Petawawa Civic Centre. Call the health unit’s immunization information line at 613-732-9436 for booking information.
– Anime Club — 4 to 5 p.m. Petawawa Public Library is hosting its teen Anime Club for ages 10 to 17. Participants can watch anime, play games, make crafts and discuss their favourite shows. It is listed as a drop-in program, and attendees are welcome to dress as a favourite anime character.
– The C.A.T. Project: Supporting Teens with Anxiety or Emotional Challenges — 5:30 to 7 p.m. The PMFRC’s final session of this free four-week program takes place at the South Side Community Centre. It is designed for teens ages 13 to 17 from military and veteran families, offering coping strategies and a supportive environment for discussing anxiety and overwhelming emotions. The registration deadline was October 5, so this session is for already-registered participants.
– Video Game Club — 6 to 7 p.m. Pembroke Public Library has its Tuesday evening Video Game Club on the calendar. Contact the library for details about participation and any age requirements.
– Pembroke Minor Hockey — 7 p.m. The U15 Rep team is scheduled to play Valley Storm at the Pembroke and Area Community Centre.
That’s your community roundup — more local events coming up tomorrow!
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