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Article contentCITY GARDEN AWARD COMPETITION: The Pembroke Horticultural Society and the City of Pembroke are sponsoring a “City Garden Award Competition”, which will take place from June until September 2025. You must be a resident of the City of Pembroke to participate. Email one photo of either your front yard or backyard garden. It can be either flowers or vegetables. One picture per household per month. Entries must be submitted by the 25th of each month to recreation@pembroke.ca. All entries should have a name, address, phone number and email address attached. Winners will be chosen by the Pembroke Horticultural Society. The winning photo will be published in the Pembroke Observer and News and on the City of Pembroke website the 1st week of the following month. There will be a “first prize” only, which will consist of a one-year membership to the Pembroke Horticultural Society. Let’s have some fun and share our love of gardening with others.
Article contentHere’s the winner for June: The Pembroke Horticultural Society and the City of Pembroke are sponsoring a “City Garden Award Competition” this summer which is taking place monthly from June until September. The contest’s first winner, which is the one for June, is the ‘little oasis’ garden near downtown Pembroke designed and created by Shelley and Chris Mathes. Photo by Submitted photo Wednesday, July 2 PEMBROKE FARMERS’ MARKET: The Pembroke Farmers’ Market is located at the corner of Lake and Victoria Streets and is open on Wednesdays and Saturdays 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Currently available are new potatoes, lettuce mixes, radishes, rhubarb, green onions, peas, micro greens and mushrooms with new seasonal produce arriving each week. We also have gluten free and sour dough baking, local meats, honey, maple syrup, ice cream, eggs, yogurt, cheese curds, flowers, one-of-a-kind crafters and more. Our canteen serves breakfast and lunch and also offers prepared meals for takeout featuring local products from the market vendors. There is lots of free parking and easily accessible washrooms.
Article contentHERITAGE VILLAGE TOURS: During the months of July and August the Petawawa Heritage Village will be open for tours starting on the hour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Last tour starts at 3 p.m. Admission – Adults $8, children (age 6 to 18) $6, 5 and under free. YOGA IN THE PARK: Join White Pine Yoga for a FREE energizing Yoga in The Park session from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Pembroke waterfront, 11 Albert St. in Pembroke. Breathe, stretch, and flow under the open sky. Perfect for all levels whether you are a yoga pro or just starting out this is for you! Bring your own mat and come have some fun. Fresh air, good vibes and great company you don’t want to miss it! WATERFRONT LIVE!: Bernadette Kelly (accoustic) provides the live entertainment at the Riverwalk Amphitheatre beginning at 7 p.m. at the Pembroke Waterfront.
Article content Thursday, July 3 HORSESHOES: Come out to the newly renovated horseshoe pits at SnoDrifters Activity Centre, 675 SnoDrifters Road, Eganville. The Echo Centre will be hosting horseshoes there the first and third Thursday of the month at 10 a.m. Soak up the great outdoors and connect with others – all in a welcoming community atmosphere. With North Algona Wilberforce Township now managing the facility, the space is revitalized for year-round fun, including our horseshoe sessions. Whether you’re a seasoned pitcher or a curious beginner, bring a partner or come by yourself, learn the ropes, and join us. Pits are open to the public 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. All ages are welcome. Equipment available. WATERFRONT LIVE!: Spencer Scharf (Highland/Celtic/Scottish) provides the live entertainment at the Riverwalk Amphitheatre beginning at 7 p.m. at the Pembroke Waterfront.
Article content Friday, July 4 ROTARY LUNCH FOR KIDS: The Rotary Club of Pembroke will be hosting a hotdog lunch for children on Friday, July 4 at Rotary Park in Pembroke. WATERFRONT LIVE!: Anthony Leclair (alternative) provides the live entertainment at the Riverwalk Amphitheatre beginning at 7 p.m. at the Pembroke Waterfront. Saturday, July 5 PEMBROKE FARMERS’ MARKET: The Pembroke Farmers’ Market is located at the corner of Lake and Victoria Streets and is open on Wednesdays and Saturdays 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Currently available are new potatoes, lettuce mixes, radishes, rhubarb, green onions, peas, micro greens and mushrooms with new seasonal produce arriving each week. We also have gluten free and sour dough baking, local meats, honey, maple syrup, ice cream, eggs, yogurt, cheese curds, flowers, one-of-a-kind crafters and more. Our canteen serves breakfast and lunch and also offers prepared mels for takeout featuring local products from the market vendors. There is lots of free parking and easily accessible washrooms.
Article contentDON SUTHERLAND MEMORIAL SLO-PITCH TOURNAME: The Don Sutherland Memorial Slo-pitch Tournament is happening on Saturday, July 5 at Stafford Ball Diamond starting at 9 a.m. All funds raised go to support the Pembroke Kidney Walk which supports the Kidney Foundation of Canada. WATERFRONT LIVE!: Tim Burns and Tom Rose (folk and rock) provides the live entertainment at the Riverwalk Amphitheatre beginning at 7 p.m. at the Pembroke Waterfront. Sunday, July 6 KIDS OF STEEL TRIATHLON: The Petawawa Kids of Steel Triathlon returns to Dundonald Hall at Garrison Petawawa on Sunday, July 6 beginning at 8:30 a.m. For ages 4-17. There’s also a dualathlon for ages 3-5. Swim in a bright, modern, heated pool. Bike on an out and back route.Run on a fast, flat course. For information and registration https://petawawakos.wixsite.com/2025 .
Article contentICE CREAM SOCIAL: Come join us at Hugli’s Blueberry Ranch (2139 Greenwood Road) for our Ice Cream Social with proceeds from each cone going to Kendyl’s Caring for Kids CHEO Fundraiser. 1 to 3 p.m. Live music by Mikaela and Logan Roach, raffles, 50/50. Come on out and enjoy some ice cream while raising awareness of childhood cancer and supporting the CHEO Foundation. CIVITAN BINGO: The Greater Petawawa Civitan Club hosts a weekly bingo in the Petawawa Civic Centre Hall. Bingo details can be found on the Civitan Club’s website. Doors open 5:30 p.m., flash games at 6:30 p.m., regular games at 7 p.m. Please contact the club directly for all inquiries. WATERFRONT LIVE!: Valley Drifters (folk and country) provides the live entertainment at the Riverwalk Amphitheatre beginning at 7 p.m. at the Pembroke Waterfront.
Article content Tuesday, July 8 MOVIE NIGHT IN THE PARK: Weekly movies are shown Tuesdays at 9 p.m. at the Riverwalk Amphitheatre in Waterfront Park in Pembroke. These free movie nights are brought to you by Friends of Bogie’s Bar. All films shown at Movie Night in the Park will have a movie rating of G, PG, and 14A as set by Consumer Protection BC. Tonight’s movie is Twisters (2024). Admission is free, food donations for the St. Joseph’s Food Bank appreciated. Wednesday, July 9 EGANVILLE GENEALOGY CLUB: The Eganville Genealogy Club meets the second Wednesday of each month at the Echo Centre, 30 Bell Street, Eganville, 12:30 p.m. Occasional speaker or video. Lots of general discussion, sharing tips and problem solving. Members have mixed levels of experience. Questions? Call Judy at 613-628-9898. Everyone is welcome. No membership fee.
Article content Saturday, July 12 NEW FREE EVENT!: Come out to the myFM Centre at Ma-te-way Park in Renfrew for Run Like a Kind, a FREE 5km walk / run hosted by Bernadette McCann House! July 12th, 2025 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Free registration to take place in the myFM Centre. Follow the balloons! There will be FREE fun stations set up for all! For more information regarding this event please email –volunteer.publiceducation@wsssbmh.org or visit – https://www.wsssbmh.org/en/news-and-careers/run-like-a-kid/ CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT: Women for Women Charity Golf Tournament to Support and Raise Awareness of Period Poverty. Pembroke Golf Club, 253 Golf Course Rd., Pembroke on Saturday, July 12. 2 p.m. shotgun start. Ladies, four-person scramble. $80/player includes nine holes with cart, dinner and prizes. To register call Carol Murphy 613-732-0665
Article contentLIVE MUSIC AT THE LEGION: Ian Hamilton Buck 50 provides the musical entertainment today from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Royal Canadian Legion Pembroke Branch 72 located at 202 Pembroke St. E. in Pembroke. Monday, July 14 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Outer Space, Amazing Grace Vacation Bible School at St. Luke’s Anglican Church, 307 Julien St. W., in Pembroke. July 14 to 18, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Songs, stories, snacks, games, crafts. For children ages 4-12. No charge! Call the church office to register 613-735-5000. Email stlukesanglicanchurch@bellnet.ca. Visit the church website at www.stlukespembroke.com. Tuesday, July 15 LOG CABIN QUILTERS: Pembroke Log Cabin Quilters meet once a month at 1163 Victoria Street, Petawawa in the basement. Every third Tuesday. Come on in and join us. Whether you are an experienced quilter or a beginner, all are welcome. 6-7 p.m. is social time and meeting begins at 7 p.m.
Article contentPETAWAWA HOUSE CONCERT: Petawawa House Concerts presents Scottish fiddle Ryan Young with Alanna Jenish on guitar on Tuesday, July 15. Doors open at 6.30 p.m. Show starts at 7 p.m. and runs until 9 p.m., after which there will be a short jam session with any musicians from the audience. Light refreshments will be provided, plus all the usual home baking and cookies. Bring young own beverages. Suggested donation is $25 per person, preferably by etransfer to alastair.macdonald.2017@gmail.com. For information/any questions contact Karen at 343-544-8512 or k.l.steven@btinternet.com. MOVIE NIGHT IN THE PARK: Weekly movies are shown Tuesdays at 9 p.m. at the Riverwalk Amphitheatre in Waterfront Park in Pembroke. These free movie nights are brought to you by Friends of Bogie’s Bar. All films shown at Movie Night in the Park will have a movie rating of G, PG, and 14A as set by Consumer Protection BC. Tonight’s movie is Moana 2. Admission is free, food donations for the St. Joseph’s Food Bank appreciated.
Article content Wednesday, July 16 PARKINSON SUPPORT GROUP: Marianhill Inc. is hosting the Parkinson Support group in person at the residence every third Wednesday afternoon of the month at 1:30 p.m. AND every third Thursday of the month at 10 a.m. For questions you can email sservices@marianhill.ca or call 613 633 4317. Thursday, July 17 PARKINSON SUPPORT GROUP: Marianhill Inc. is hosting the Parkinson Support group in person at the residence every third Wednesday afternoon of the month at 1:30 p.m. AND every third Thursday of the month at 10 a.m. For questions you can email sservices@marianhill.ca or call 613 633 4317. Tuesday, July 22 MOVIE NIGHT IN THE PARK: Weekly movies are shown Tuesdays at 9 p.m. at the Riverwalk Amphitheatre in Waterfront Park in Pembroke. These free movie nights are brought to you by Friends of Bogie’s Bar. All films shown at Movie Night in the Park will have a movie rating of G, PG, and 14A as set by Consumer Protection BC. Tonight’s movie is The Wild Robot. Admission is free, food donations for the St. Joseph’s Food Bank appreciated.
Article content Saturday, July 26 LIVE MUSIC AT THE LEGION: Borderline Express provides the musical entertainment today from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Royal Canadian Legion Pembroke Branch 72 located at 202 Pembroke St. E. in Pembroke. Monday, July 28 THE ECHO BOOK CLUB: The Echo Book Club meets from 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. at the Echo Centre, 30 Bell St, Eganville, the last Monday each month. Format is “come and tell us about a good book you read”. List of books discussed can be emailed to attendees. Free, everyone welcome. Bring books to share if you wish. Tuesday, July 29 MOVIE NIGHT IN THE PARK: Weekly movies are shown Tuesdays at 9 p.m. at the Riverwalk Amphitheatre in Waterfront Park in Pembroke. These free movie nights are brought to you by Friends of Bogie’s Bar. All films shown at Movie Night in the Park will have a movie rating of G, PG, and 14A as set by Consumer Protection BC. Tonight’s movie is Paddington in Peru. Admission is free, food donations for the St. Joseph’s Food Bank appreciated.
Article content Tuesday, Aug. 26 THE STEPCREW PERFORMANCE: Step dance and fiddle fans can’t miss this show! The exhilarating performers of The StepCrew are bringing their dynamic Celtic/Canadian music and dance show to Festival Hall on Tuesday, August 26th. The group was founded by Cara Butler, famous for her Irish dancing skills, and Eganville’s Jon and Nathan Pilatzke, multi-award winning Ottawa Valley step dancers well-known on fiddle and step-dancing circuits. The three were long-time performers with iconic Irish band The Chieftains and have travelled the world with this show. The StepCrew ensemble features nine of the best tap, Irish and Ottawa Valley step dancers and musicians on the Celtic music scene today and they have created a dynamic crowd-pleasing show to rave reviews. This show is presented by Off The Grid Productions of Eganville. Reserved seating tickets are on sale now at www.festivalhall.ca.
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