Things to do

Shawville and the surrounding area has a wealth of activities for everyone such as; canoeing, hiking, biking, walking, swimming, hunting, fishing, camping.

Fun at the Shawville Fair

Shawville is well known for its activities and festivals throughout the year.

January

• January 19th — Doris Hanna Memorial Curling Bonspiel at the Shawville Curling Club
• January 19th — Songwriter’s Night at the Cafe 349 featuring Gerry Griffin and Heather Houston at 7pm.  To make reservations call 819-647-6424.
• January 24th — Open House and Information Night at Dr S.E. McDowell Elementary School, come see all what your local elementary school has to offer and learn about the NEW French Immersion program to be implemented in September 2013.
• January 24-February 3rd — Shawville Community Bonspiel.  Canada’s largest bonspiel on one sheet of ice, check out what all the action is about at the Curling Rink on Lang Street.
• January 25th — Celebrate Family Literacy Day at the Shawville-Clarendon Library.  The Western Quebec Literacy Council will be on hand to teach families how to learn together while having fun.  They will be making books with each participant.

February

• February 9-10th — The Shawville Figure Skating Club is hosting it’s annual Winter Invitational this weekend, February 9th and 10th.  Over 200 skaters are coming to compete!  Tickets are available at the door for $5.00 per day or $8.00 for a weekend pass.  The competition runs on Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m, and on Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.  Hot meals will be served upstairs in the Lions Hall.  Come out to support your local club and enjoy some great figure skating!  The PHS Graduating Class of 2013 will be holding at bakesale in the lobby on Saturday and The House of Inspiring Flowers will be selling roses and carnations in the lobby as well.
• February 9th — Valentine Tea and Bake Sale at the Shawville United Church from 2-4pm.  Adults $7, children $3
• February 10th — Brunch at the Oddfellow Hall, Alfred Street, Shawville 10-1pm, $8 a person
• February 12th — Pancake supper at St Paul’s Anglican Church, Main Street, Shawville, from 4:30-7:00pm.  $8/adult, $4/child.  Everyone welcome
• February 13th — Poor Man’s Lunch at the Oddfellow Hall, Alfred Street Shawville, 11-1pm.  Soup and pies, $7 a person
• February 14th — Pancake Supper, Orange Lodge Hall, Center Street, Shawville, 4:30-7pm. Adults $10, Children under 12 $5
• February 16th — St Paul’s Anglican Church Annual Sliding and Family Fun Day.  Meet at 2pm at the RA Hill, Hillcrest Avenue, for sliding and fun, then gather at St Paul’s Church Hall, for a pot luck supper at 5pm.  All are welcome.
• February 20th — Pontiac County Women’s Institute Information Day, Shawville United Church Hall.  Registration/coffee @ 9:30, Speakers : 10am, Joanne Labadie – Ferme Lavender Ridge Products, 11am, Shirley O’Connell – Izzy Doll Project, Noon lunch, 1pm, Ann Rondeau – Pontiac Reception Center, 2pm, Gillian MacDougall – 4H news.  $7 registration — lunch included.  Everyone welcome!
• February 23rd — Family Fun Day. Opening ceremonies at 11am on the outdoor rink, activities planned throughout the day until 3pm.  Shawville Family Fun Day

March

•  March 2nd Fish Findlay Classic – 3 on 3  Men’s 18+ Hockey Tournament, proceeds to the Shawville & District Minor Hockey Association
• March 21-24 — Flying Elbows Hockey tournament
• March 23rd — Pontiac Agricultural Society Bake Sale 9am-12pm
• March 27th — Summer Sports Registration. 6:30-8:00, Shawville RA Hall
• March 29th — 4th Annual Easteriffic, Grace Community Bible Church, 272 Hwy 148, Shawville 2:00-4:00, Crafts, Easter Egg Hunt, Gospel Presentations, Face Painting, Balloon Creatures

April

• April 24th — 1:00pm The Municipality of Shawville invites seniors of the area to a “Meet and Greet” at “Le Garage”, 430 Bristol St, in Shawville.  A light lunch will be served.
• April 27th — The Pontiac School of the Arts presents: Creative Sampling Spring 2013 Featuring 8 mini workshops of courses to be offered this year through the school. Come for the day and have your choice of 4 workshops.  Cost $100.00/student Spaces are limited.  Registrations are open online at www.artpontiac.com

May

• May 4th — Comedy for the Cure  A night of fun and laughter in support of cause that touches us all.  SHAWVILLE RA CENTRE, DOORS OPEN @ 7:00 P.M. SHOW STARTS @ 8:00 P.M. TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM COMMITTEE MEMBERS & LOCAL BUSINESSES (will be available by April 6, 2013 but mark it in your calendars now!)20.00$/TICKET ALL PROCEEDS GO TO PONTIAC RELAY FOR LIFE 2013, FOR MORE INFO PLEASE CONTACT:  CHRISTINA HALL (819) 647-5797 OR  JAIME CHRISTIE (819) 647-3508
• May 8-9th –  Shawville heavy garbage pick up. Homeowners residing east of Centre Street will have their garbage picked up on May 8th and those residing west of Centre Street will have theirs picked up on May 9th. There will be only one pickup per household.
•  May 9th — 50 Shades of Pontiac – Ladies Night in Shawville 1 hour hypnotist show followed by a live auction of services.  Tickets are $10.00 in advance or $15.00 at the door.  Tickets can be purchased at the following locations  -Pontiac Agricultural Society Office (Tues. & Thurs.), Murray’s Sporting Goods Ltd., Boutique Gwendolyn, Any Shawville Fair Director.  For more information contact – 819-647-3213  **AGE OF MAJORITY REQUIRED TO ATTEND 6:30 pm
• May 12th — Brunch at the Oddfellow’s Hall, Alfred Street, 10am-1pm
• May 15th — Public Consultation – Amalgamation Study — 7:00pm at the RA Hall (Ball Park) in Shawville
• May 17th — Pontiac Animal Aide BBQ Fundraiser at Giant Tiger, 10am-5pm
• May 22nd — Shawville-Clarendon Information Session on the Amalgamation Study — 7:00pm at the RA Hall (Ball Park) in Shawville
• May 30th — Dr SE McDowell Talent Show and Bake sale, live auction of an autographed Ottawa Senators jersey, $5 admission, proceeds to McDowell’s Lifeskills and Music programs
• May 31st — Shawville Lions BBQ for CHEO, rain or shine at Studio 332 (Main Street) parking lot.

 June:

• June 7-9th Fishing Derby - held on the 2nd weekend in June at Mill Dam Park
• Farmers Market is open during the growing season at the Handi-craft building at the Shawville Fairgrounds. Saturday mornings from 8:30am-12:30pm.
• June 8th — Pontiac Relay for Life Shawville Fair Grounds – Relay is fun, fulfilling, and your participation gives strength to our mission to eradicate cancer. Walk with us in this inspirational 12-hour overnight event as we come together and fight to make cancer history for more information contact Jaime at pontiacrelay@hotmail.com
• June 8-9 – from 10 am to 6 pm — Pontiac Artist Studio Tour This event opens the doors to the studios of many professional artists to the public, free of charge.
• June 13th — Dr SE McDowell Spring Fair, fundraiser for the new French Immersion program.  Games, entertainment, fireman obstacle course, BBQ provided by the Shawville Lions club.  This is open to the whole community.
• June 15-16 – from 10 am to 6 pm — Pontiac Artist Studio Tour This event opens the doors to the studios of many professional artists to the public, free of charge.

July:

• Farmers Market is open during the growing season at the Handi-craft building at the Shawville Fairgrounds. Saturday mornings from 8:30am-12:30pm.
• Canada Day – July 1, celebrate Canada’s birthday with full festivities of a parade,  enjoy the Shawville Clarendon Fire Department Pig Roast and at dusk watch the fireworks.
• Canada Day Flea Market  9:30-4:30 $10.00 to reserve a table.  Contact Chris Beimers  & Melanie Duchesne 1-819-647-6318
• Shawville Country Jamboree - July 18-21.  The Jamboree is held in July of each year, hosting over 10,000 visitors to the area to hear traditional country music. Check out The Shawville Jamboree at  www.shawvillecountryjamboree.ca .

August:

• Farmers Market is open during the growing season at the Handi-craft building at the Shawville Fairgrounds. Saturday mornings from 8:30am-12:30pm.

September:

• Farmers Market is open during the growing season at the Handi-craft building at the Shawville Fairgrounds. Saturday mornings from 8:30am-12:30pm.
• Expo Shawville Fair Labour Day Weekend  features main stage entertainment, livestock, handicraft and home craft exhibits and a pay one price admission.

October Events

• Junior B Hockey Home Schedule – Click here

 November Events

• Junior B Hockey Home Schedule – Click here
• Remembrance Day Service Shawville Memorial Park November 11
• Santa Claus Parade of Lights November 30th

December:

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