Here’s a quick snapshot of what’s happening around town over the next 48 hours.
TOMORROW: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28
– 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 clients at its Pembroke office. Appointments are required; call the dental team at 613-735-8661 to check eligibility or book.
– 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 activities and connect with other families. The program is open to all 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. Participants must bring their own skates, and CSA-approved helmets are recommended.
– Parents & Tots Skate — 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Parents and young children can enjoy time together on the ice 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.
– Let’s Grow with Immunization — 1 to 4 p.m. RCDHU is offering an appointment-only immunization clinic at its Pembroke office. Call the Family Health Intake Line at 613-735-9774 for booking information.
– Mod Podge Pumpkin — 1:30 to 3 p.m. Petawawa is offering a free pumpkin-decorating workshop for adults ages 50 and over. Participants can use decorative napkins and Mod Podge to create a fall decoration to take home. Registration is required, and the Town’s page shows a waitlist, so check for cancellations or openings before attending.
– Monster Mash Pizza Bash — 5:30 to 7 p.m. Petawawa is hosting a Halloween-themed pizza party for children ages six to 12. The $20 event includes pizza and spooky games. Registration is required; contact the Town to check whether spaces remain available.
– Teen Library Club: Halloween Fun — 6 to 7 p.m. Pembroke Public Library has a Halloween-themed session scheduled for teens. Contact the library for more information about participating.
– Spooky Story Time — 6:30 to 7 p.m. Pembroke Public Library is also holding a Halloween-season story-time session. Check with the library for the intended age range and any participation requirements. This overlaps with the Teen Library Club for part of the hour.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29
– Fall Business and Leadership Conference — 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Algonquin College’s Pembroke Waterfront Campus is hosting its annual professional-development conference for business and organizational leaders. The day includes keynote addresses, a choice of workshops, a plenary panel discussion, refreshments, lunch and an after-conference social. Registration costs $300 plus tax and Eventbrite fees, and registration closes Wednesday, October 28, at noon.
– Recreational Curling — 9 to 11 a.m. Petawawa Civic Centre hosts its adult recreational curling program. The seasonal fee is $185, with an $8.50 drop-in option paid in person at the Town’s Recreation, Culture and Tourism office. The program welcomes people without previous curling experience; check about drop-in availability.
– Ontario Seniors Dental Care Clinic — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. RCDHU is offering dental care for eligible seniors at its Pembroke office. Appointments are required; call 613-735-8661 to check eligibility or book.
– Let’s Grow with Immunization — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The health unit is running an appointment-only immunization clinic at its Pembroke office. Contact RCDHU at 613-732-9436 for booking information.
– 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.
– LRISS Newcomer Support — 11 a.m. to noon. Pembroke Public Library has its newcomer-support session on the calendar. Newcomers looking for information about local support and resources can contact the library for details about the session.
– Lunch & Learn: OTC Medications — noon to 1:30 p.m. Petawawa is hosting a free educational session for adults ages 50 and over, in partnership with the Petawawa Legion. Steve, a pharmacist with the Petawawa Centennial Family Health Centre, will discuss common over-the-counter medications, their uses, possible side effects, interactions and safe use. Registration is required.
– Pembroke Fall Respiratory Vaccine Clinic — noon to 5 p.m. RCDHU is holding a fall respiratory-vaccine clinic at the Royal Canadian Legion in Pembroke. The event listing does not specify appointment or walk-in arrangements, so contact the health unit to confirm eligibility and how to attend.
– Ask a Dietitian: Protect Your Heart with Healthy Eating — noon to 1 p.m. online. CFMWS is hosting a virtual session through Microsoft Teams as part of its Women and Gender-Diverse Physical Fitness and Wellness Program. Registered dietitian Christine Tardif will cover heart-healthy food choices, nutrition strategies and factors that can affect cardiovascular health. Registration is required.
– Infant Massage — 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. The PMFRC’s session at the South Side Community Centre is scheduled for caregivers and their infants. The program listing indicates that preregistration is required; contact the EarlyON team for details.
– Halloween Bag Decorating — 4 to 5 p.m. Petawawa Public Library is offering a Halloween-themed craft for all ages. Participants can decorate their own trick-or-treat bags with spooky and colourful designs. The listing describes it as a drop-in program.
– Fall Recreational Pickleball — 6 to 8 p.m. Petawawa’s adult program offers relaxed, social games with rotating partners and a rest station. All skill levels are welcome. The seasonal program costs $80 plus HST; check with the Town about registration availability.
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