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 at 9:30 a.m. Monday, November 2. The City’s public skating program offers adults and older residents an opportunity to get some exercise and enjoy time on the ice. Participants must bring their own skates.
TODAY: Parents & Tots Skate follows at the Pembroke Memorial Centre at 10:30 a.m. Monday. It’s an opportunity for parents and caregivers to introduce young children to skating in a more family-focused session. Strollers are permitted on the ice during Parents & Tots skates.
TODAY: Sensory Play – Play Troop / EarlyON takes place at the South Side Community Centre in Petawawa from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Monday. Families and caregivers with children ages zero to six can enjoy indoor and outdoor play opportunities in a drop-in setting. The program is open to all families.
TODAY: Day Care Visits take place at the Pembroke Public Library from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Monday. The library has the visit listed as part of its children’s programming.
TODAY: SCALE Together begins its eight-week caregiver support program in Petawawa from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday. The free program is designed for adults 50 and older who provide care to someone else. Sessions explore topics such as caregiver burnout, stress, grief, boundaries and the challenges of balancing caregiving responsibilities.
TODAY: The Youth Volunteer Program runs at the South Side Community Centre from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday. Youth ages 14 to 18 can earn community-service hours, develop skills and meet other young people.
TODAY: Video Game Club takes place at the Pembroke Public Library from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday. The library’s children’s programming calendar lists the session for November 2.
TODAY: Advanced Dungeons & Dragons takes place at Algonquin College’s Pembroke campus at 6:00 p.m. Monday. The free weekly campaign invites students to join an ongoing fantasy adventure involving quests, monsters and magic. It’s open to Algonquin College students, with limited spaces available through the Students’ Association.
TODAY: Council Meeting is scheduled in Petawawa from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday. Residents can attend the public meeting or watch through the Town’s YouTube livestream.
TODAY: Strength & Stability begins its November session in Petawawa from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday. The program is designed for adults 50 and older, with exercises using resistance bands and bodyweight movements to improve strength, balance and mobility. The cost is $30 for the November program.
TODAY: LRDG – French Together In-person Learning Group continues at the South Side Community Centre from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday. The free eight-week program provides in-person learning support and conversation for military family members already enrolled in the Language Research Development Group’s French-learning program. Participants must already be registered in the online program.
TOMORROW: Recreational Curling takes place at the Petawawa Civic Centre from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 3. Adults of all skill levels are welcome, including beginners. Players rotate onto different teams each week, making it a social way to stay active. Drop-in participation is $8.50, or registration is available for the season.
TOMORROW: Tuesday Drop-in – Play Troop / EarlyON takes place at the Petawawa Recreation Complex from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Families and caregivers with children ages zero to six can drop in for play and learning activities.
TOMORROW: Women in the Word & Puggles takes place at Calvary Baptist Pembroke beginning at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday. Women are invited for coffee and fellowship, with Bible study starting at 10:00 a.m. Puggles programming provides a preschool activity alongside the gathering.
TOMORROW: A Tuberculosis Testing Clinic is scheduled at the Renfrew County and District Health Unit’s Pembroke office from 9:00 a.m. to 3:10 p.m. Tuesday. Appointments are required and can be booked online or by calling the Health Unit’s immunization information line at 613-732-9436.
TOMORROW: The Ontario Seniors Dental Care Clinic and Dentist Clinic is available at the Renfrew County and District Health Unit in Pembroke from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, by appointment. Eligible seniors can access dental examinations, treatment, fillings, extractions, emergency care and dental-hygiene services.
TOMORROW: Spice Club begins at the Pembroke Public Library Tuesday and continues through November 23. The library lists it as an ongoing food-related program during the period, although the calendar does not provide further details about the activities.
TOMORROW: Story Time and Craft takes place at the Pembroke Public Library from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday. Children can enjoy a story followed by a hands-on craft activity.
TOMORROW: Anime Club meets at the Petawawa Public Library from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday. The drop-in program is for youth ages 10 to 17 and includes watching anime, playing games, making crafts and discussing favourite shows and characters.
TOMORROW: Make Every Conversation Count: A Networking Workshop for CAF and Veteran Spouses takes place virtually from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday. The free workshop is designed to help military and veteran spouses build confidence with networking, create stronger professional introductions, develop their personal brand and make career connections. Registration is required.
TOMORROW: Book Club Open House takes place at the Petawawa Public Library from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday. Current members and anyone interested in joining are invited to meet other readers, talk about their favourite books and learn more about the library’s monthly book club.
That’s your community roundup — more local events coming up tomorrow!
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