Here’s a quick snapshot of what’s happening around town over the next 48 hours.
TODAY: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21
– In-person municipal election voting assistance — 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Petawawa Town Hall has a tablet available for residents who need help voting online. 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. The Renfrew County and District Health Unit is offering dental services for eligible seniors at its Pembroke office. Appointments are required.
– Play & Learn — 9 to 11:30 a.m. The Petawawa Military Family Resource Centre’s EarlyON program runs at the South Side Community Centre. Families and caregivers with children ages zero to six can enjoy play-based learning and connect with other families.
– 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. Bring your own skates.
– Parents & Tots Skate — 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Parents and young children can enjoy a skating session together at the Pembroke Memorial Centre. Bring your own skates.
– Free Skate — noon to 1 p.m. Petawawa Civic Centre is offering a free family and seniors’ skating session. Helmets are mandatory.
– Petawawa OPP Detachment Board Meeting — 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. The board meeting is scheduled for the Town Hall boardroom. Residents can consult the Town’s event listing for the agenda and meeting details.
– PMFRC Mental Health Walk-In Clinic — 4 to 7 p.m. The military family resource centre’s clinic is at Petawawa’s South Side Community Centre. It serves military families, including adults, children, teens and couples. No appointment is needed, but the last intake is at 5:30 p.m.
– Video Game Club — 6 to 7 p.m. Pembroke Public Library has its Video Game Club scheduled for Wednesday evening. Contact the library for participation details.
– Pumpkin Carving & Mocktail — 6 to 7 p.m. Petawawa is offering an adult pumpkin-carving activity. Participants can carve at their own pace while enjoying a pumpkin mocktail. The cost is $15, and registration is required.
– 104,9 myFM Radio Bingo — starting at 7:00 p.m. Tune in and fill out your bingo card for a chance to win up to $2,000. More details available here.
Hockey in Pembroke and Petawawa
– Petawawa Minor Hockey — 6 p.m. The U13 House League team is scheduled to play the Barry’s Bay Bears at the Petawawa Civic Centre.
– Pembroke Minor Hockey — 8 p.m. U15 House Team B1 is scheduled to play the Petawawa Patriots at the Pembroke and Area Community Centre. U18 House Team 3 is also listed against Muskrat at 9 p.m.
TOMORROW: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22
– 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 voting online. Internet and telephone voting continues until 8 p.m. Monday, October 26.
– Recreational Curling — 9 to 11 a.m. Petawawa Civic Centre’s adult recreational curling program is listed as a seasonal activity. The seasonal registration fee is $185, with an $8.50 drop-in option. Confirm drop-in availability with the Town.
– 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 take part in play-based learning and connect with other families.
– English Conversation Group — 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Pembroke Public Library has a conversation group on its calendar for people who want to practise English in a community setting. Check with the library for participation details.
– Infant Massage — 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. The PMFRC’s program at Petawawa’s South Side Community Centre is listed for Thursday. Contact the EarlyON team for registration and participation details.
– Mini Makers — 4 to 5 p.m. Petawawa Public Library’s creative program is aimed at school-age children, with hands-on crafts, art and STEM activities.
– Mini Librarian — 6 to 7 p.m. Pembroke Public Library has this program on its Thursday calendar. Contact the library for details about eligibility and registration.
That’s your community roundup — more local events coming up tomorrow!
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