Here’s a quick snapshot of what’s happening around town over the next 48 hours.
TODAY: Morning Skate – Adults and Seniors takes place at the Pembroke Memorial Centre from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The City’s public skating session is a chance for adults and seniors to get some exercise and enjoy the ice. Bring your own skates. Admission is $4.35 for adults and $3.75 for seniors, and CSA-approved helmets are recommended.
TODAY: Baby Tales takes place at the Petawawa Public Library in two sessions, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and again from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The program is designed for babies from birth to 24 months and their caregivers, with stories, songs, rhymes, movement and sensory play. Siblings are welcome, but registration is required.
TODAY: SCALE Together runs in Petawawa from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. This free, eight-week support group is for adults 50 and older who are caring for someone else. Sessions cover topics such as caregiver stress, burnout, grief, guilt and setting boundaries. Registration is required through the Town of Petawawa; the online event listing does not specify the venue.
TODAY: Student Resume and Cover Letter Drop-In is offered at the Petawawa Military Family Resource Centre’s Employment Service location from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Students can drop in for help creating or updating a résumé and cover letter. No appointment is needed. French-language support may be available with advance notice by email to EmploymentServices@PetawawaMFRC.com.
TODAY: Youth Volunteer Program runs at the South Side Community Centre in Petawawa from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. It’s for youth ages 14 to 18 who want to meet other young people, get involved in their community and earn volunteer hours. First-time participants can complete an intake on site, or contact the PMFRC volunteer coordinator at VSC@PetawawaMFRC.com.
TODAY: The Community Poppy Garden is open to visitors at the South Side Community Centre in Petawawa from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday. The public garden is part of the community’s Remembrance Day activities. The deadline to request a poppy-making kit was November 6, but people can still visit the garden and see the contributions already made.
TODAY: Canadian Council of the Blind Virtual Author Series: Penny Leclair takes place online from noon to 1:00 p.m. Monday, through the Pembroke Public Library’s event program. The session features author Penny Leclair. It’s listed as an adult activity; contact the library for information about joining the virtual event.
TODAY: Strength & Stability runs in Petawawa from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. This five-week program is designed for adults 50 and older, with exercises aimed at improving strength, balance and mobility using resistance bands, bodyweight and fitness equipment. The program costs $30 and registration is required. The Town’s event page does not specify the venue.
TODAY: Chess Club takes place at the Pembroke Public Library from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The library lists it as an adult activity, offering an opportunity to play chess and meet other local players. Contact the library for any additional participation details.
TODAY: Advanced Dungeons & Dragons begins at 6:00 p.m. at Algonquin College’s Pembroke campus, in The Landing, Room 104. The free session is open to Algonquin College students, with limited spots available. Students can sign up through the Student Association office in Room 100.
TODAY: French Together In-person Learning Group runs at the South Side Community Centre in Petawawa from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. This is part of the Language Research and Development Group program for military family members. It is not an open drop-in: participants must already be registered in the program and working on the specified module.
TODAY: Council-in-Committee takes place at Petawawa Town Hall from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Residents can follow local municipal business and watch the meeting live on the Town’s YouTube channel. Agendas and minutes are available through the Town Clerk’s office.
TODAY: Petawawa Minor Hockey has three U18 house-league games scheduled at the Petawawa Civic Centre. The first starts at 7:00 p.m., with Petawawa Team B1 facing the Barry’s Bay Bears B2. Team B2 meets the Barry’s Bay Bears B1 at 8:00 p.m., followed by Petawawa Team B3 against the Pembroke Kings B2 at 9:00 p.m.
TODAY: Pembroke Minor Hockey also has three home games scheduled. At the Pembroke and Area Community Centre, U11 House Team C2 plays Muskrat C1 at 7:00 p.m., followed by U13 House Team B1 against the Barry’s Bay Bears B1 at 8:00 p.m. At the Pembroke Memorial Centre, U18 House Team 3 faces the Arnprior Packers B2 at 9:00 p.m.
TODAY: Spice Club continues at the Pembroke Public Library as part of its November 3 to 23 program. The library’s calendar does not provide a specific Monday session time or further details about the activity, so check with library staff before making a special trip.
TOMORROW: Recreational Curling takes place at the Petawawa Civic Centre from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The adult program welcomes people of different skill levels, and participants rotate teams each week. A seasonal registration costs $185, or a drop-in costs $8.50, subject to availability. Drop-in payment must be made in person at the Town’s Recreation, Culture and Tourism office.
TOMORROW: Story Time takes place at the Petawawa Public Library from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Designed for children ages two to six and their families, the program features stories, songs, rhymes and movement, along with activities such as crafts and sensory play. The listing describes it as a drop-in program.
TOMORROW: Story Time and Craft runs at the Pembroke Public Library from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The children’s program combines story time with a craft activity. Contact the library for details about age recommendations or registration.
TOMORROW: Ontario Seniors Dental Care Clinic is scheduled at the Renfrew County and District Health Unit in Pembroke from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The program provides eligible seniors with dental services such as examinations, cleanings and treatment. This is an appointment-based service, not a walk-in event. Call 613-735-8661 to confirm eligibility and arrange an appointment.
TOMORROW: The Community Poppy Garden remains open at the South Side Community Centre in Petawawa from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday. There will also be a special Remembrance-themed gathering from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., when the Petawawa Military Family Resource Centre’s Veteran Family Program Coordinator will be available to chat and hear stories and memories. The Garrison Petawawa Military Museum curator will also have historical artefacts, photographs and stories on display.
TOMORROW: Drop-in Chess takes place at the Pembroke Public Library from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. It offers a casual opportunity to sit down for a game and connect with other chess players. The library lists it as a drop-in activity.
TOMORROW: Extended Hours for Navigational Support are available through the Petawawa Military Family Resource Centre at the South Side Community Centre from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. These evening appointments give military families a chance to speak in person with a Family Navigator outside regular hours. This is by appointment only. Contact FamilyNavigator@PetawawaMFRC.com or call 613-687-2104; the PMFRC asks people to book by the end of Monday.
TOMORROW: Daddy & Me Pizza Party takes place at the South Side Community Centre in Petawawa from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The PMFRC EarlyON event is for fathers, grandfathers, uncles and other male caregivers with children from birth to age six. Families can enjoy pizza, time together and activities for the children. Pre-registration through KEyON is required.
TOMORROW: Spice Club continues at the Pembroke Public Library as part of its November 3 to 23 program. No specific Tuesday session time is shown in the library calendar, so contact the library for details about taking part.
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