Here’s a quick snapshot of what’s happening around town over the next 48 hours.
TODAY: 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 costs $8.50, or seasonal registration is available for $185.
TODAY: Tuesday Drop-In – Play Troop / EarlyON takes place at the Petawawa Recreation Complex from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday. Families and caregivers with children ages zero to six can drop in for play and learning activities. The program provides opportunities for indoor and outdoor play and is open to both military and civilian families.
TODAY: Women in the Word & Puggles takes place at Calvary Baptist Pembroke from 9:15 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Tuesday. Women are invited for coffee and fellowship, with Bible study beginning at 10:00 a.m. Puggles programming runs alongside the study from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., providing an age-appropriate activity for preschool children.
TODAY: A Tuberculosis Testing Clinic takes place at the Renfrew County and District Health Unit’s Pembroke office from 9:00 a.m. to 3:10 p.m. Tuesday. Testing is by appointment only. Appointments can be booked online or by calling the Health Unit’s Immunization Information Line at 613-732-9436.
TODAY: The Ontario Seniors Dental Care Clinic and Dentist Clinic takes place at the Renfrew County and District Health Unit in Pembroke from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Tuesday. Eligible seniors can access dental examinations, treatment, fillings, extractions, emergency care and dental-hygiene services. Appointments are required; call the dental team at 613-735-8661 to check eligibility or arrange a visit.
TODAY: Let’s Grow with Immunization takes place at the Renfrew County and District Health Unit in Pembroke from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday. This appointment-only clinic provides immunization services. Contact the Health Unit’s Family Health Intake Line at 613-735-9774 to arrange an appointment.
TODAY: A Flu and COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic takes place at the Petawawa Public Library from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday. The Renfrew County and District Health Unit is offering fall respiratory vaccinations, with appointments available through its online booking system. Walk-in appointments may be available, but are not guaranteed. Check the Health Unit’s information for eligibility and booking details.
TODAY: 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 that period, although its calendar doesn’t provide specific session times or further details about the activities. Contact the library for information about participating.
TODAY: 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.
TODAY: 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. Participants are also welcome to dress as their favourite anime character.
TODAY: Cookie Decorating with Alma Sweets takes place at the Pembroke Public Library from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday. Organized by Autism Ontario, the activity gives children an opportunity to decorate seven cookies using icing and sprinkles. The cost is $5 per person, spaces are limited, and parent or caregiver supervision is required throughout the activity. This is intended for participating Autism Ontario families; contact the organizer to check registration availability.
TODAY: The 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. The Tuesday session is offered in English, with a French session scheduled Wednesday.
TODAY: 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, discuss favourite books and learn more about the library’s monthly book club. The group is discussing The Night She Disappeared. The library asks interested attendees to email bhartnell@petawawapubliclibrary.ca to let staff know they plan to attend.
TODAY: Jr. High takes place at Calvary Baptist Pembroke from 6:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Tuesday. The weekly program is for students in Grades 6 to 8 and includes games, teaching, memorization and small-group discussion. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and close at 8:00 p.m.
TODAY: AWANA takes place at Calvary Baptist Pembroke from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. The weekly children’s program combines games, relationship-building, Bible lessons and scripture memorization. It offers children an opportunity to learn in a group setting while taking part in activities and games.
TODAY: Pembroke Minor Hockey has three local games scheduled at the Pembroke and Area Community Centre Tuesday evening. The U11 Rep team faces the Petawawa Patriots at 6:00 p.m., U15 House Teams C1 and C2 meet in an in-house matchup at 7:15 p.m., and U18 House Team 3 takes on the Petawawa Patriots B2 at 8:15 p.m.
TOMORROW: The Ontario Seniors Dental Care Dentist Clinic takes place at the Renfrew County and District Health Unit in Pembroke from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Wednesday. Eligible seniors can access dental examinations and treatment through the program. Appointments are required; call the dental team at 613-735-8661 to check eligibility or book.
TOMORROW: Play & Learn takes place at the South Side Community Centre in Petawawa from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. The PMFRC’s EarlyON program welcomes families and caregivers with children ages zero to six for play-based learning and indoor and outdoor activities. The program is open to military and civilian families.
TOMORROW: Morning Skate – Adults and Seniors takes place at the Pembroke Memorial Centre from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. 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.
TOMORROW: Health Promotion Outreach takes place at The Grind in Pembroke from 9:00 a.m. to noon Wednesday. The Renfrew County and District Health Unit lists this as a community outreach session, with no appointment required. The calendar does not provide further details about the specific services available at this visit.
TOMORROW: Day Care Visits take place at the Pembroke Public Library from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Wednesday. The library lists the visit as part of its children’s programming. This appears to be a scheduled program for visiting daycare groups rather than a general public drop-in.
TOMORROW: Parents & Tots Skate takes place at the Pembroke Memorial Centre from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. It’s an opportunity for parents and caregivers to introduce young children to skating in a family-focused session. Participants must bring their own skates.
TOMORROW: Free Skate takes place at the Petawawa Civic Centre from noon to 1:00 p.m. Wednesday. The free family and seniors’ skating session offers residents an opportunity to get on the ice without an admission charge. Helmets are mandatory.
TOMORROW: The PMFRC Mental Health Walk-In Clinic takes place at the Petawawa Family Wellness Centre from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. The first-Wednesday clinic serves military families, including adults, children, teens and couples, and offers support for a broad range of challenges. No appointment is required, but the last intake is at 5:30 p.m. A French-speaking clinician is available upon request, and a youth counsellor is available for the first-Wednesday session.
TOMORROW: The French-language session of 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. Wednesday. This free workshop focuses on building confidence with networking, developing a professional introduction, strengthening a personal brand and making meaningful career connections. It is designed for Canadian Armed Forces and veteran spouses, and registration is required.
TOMORROW: Cookbook Club: Crockpot/Slow Cooker Recipes takes place at the Pembroke Public Library from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. The library’s food-related program is centred on slow-cooker and crockpot recipes. Contact the library for details about participation and whether attendees should bring a recipe or other materials.
TOMORROW: Prayer Time takes place at Calvary Baptist Pembroke at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. The weekly gathering invites people to come together for prayer, sharing concerns and offering praise. The church lists the session as open to everyone.
TOMORROW: GriefShare – 13 Week Support Group takes place at Calvary Baptist Pembroke from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday. The program offers support and encouragement to people dealing with the death of a spouse, child, family member or friend. Sessions combine video seminars about grief and recovery with group discussions. The weekly sessions are open, meaning people can join at any point in the 13-week series. Contact the church at 613-735-5293 for registration and information.
TOMORROW: Pembroke Minor Hockey’s U18 House Team 1 is scheduled to play the Deep River Knights B2 at the Pembroke and Area Community Centre at 9:00 p.m. Wednesday.
TOMORROW: Petawawa Minor Hockey has two U18 home games scheduled at the Petawawa Civic Centre Wednesday evening. U18 House Team B1 faces U18 House Team B3 in a local matchup at 7:00 p.m., followed by the U18 Patriots against the Renfrew Timberwolves at 8:00 p.m.
That’s your community roundup — more local events coming up tomorrow!
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