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June 18, 2025

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Pancake brunch grows bigger at TCRA

Donald Teuma-Castelletti LADYSMITH Feb. 11, 2018 Visitors to the Thorne Community Recreation Association on Sunday got to start their pancake feast early this year, as

Firefighters get their stripes

Donald Teuma-Castelletti WALTHAM Feb. 10, 2018 New firefighters in Waltham got to celebrate their graduation from rookie status by putting their old designation of “probie”

Pancake brunch grows bigger at TCRA

Donald Teuma-Castelletti LADYSMITH Feb. 11, 2018 Visitors to the Thorne Community Recreation Association on Sunday got to start their pancake feast early this year, as the Anglican church brought back a community event from nearly a decade ago. In celebration

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Spiritual Growth By Esther Colpitts

Today I saw a rainbow. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a rainbow in the winter. The wind was blowing strong and I was cold yet when I saw it I stopped and took in the wonder of the world

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Firefighters get their stripes

Donald Teuma-Castelletti WALTHAM Feb. 10, 2018 New firefighters in Waltham got to celebrate their graduation from rookie status by putting their old designation of “probie” up in flames on Saturday, in a wholly literal sense. That’s because the fire department

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The Parents’ Voice By Shelley Heaphy

Siblings Coming from a family of four girls, I know what it’s like to have siblings. I remember the fights, the laughs, the hugs, the punches, the screaming, the crying and most of all, the making up. I come from

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LOCAL EVENTS
28 Jun

Festival de la Culbute Festival

June 28, 2025
All Day

A celebration of the 150th anniversary of the construction of the Culbute Locks, an industrial marvel in its day and an important part of our local heritage.
A day filled with celebration;
– The Great Canadian Lumberjack Show
– Music and dancing
– Food and drink
– and much more!
We acknowledge the support of the Government of Canada

Music Trivia Nite

Music Trivia Nite

June 28, 2025
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Come enjoy an evening of fun! Test your knowledge of Music Trivia! Prizes, and some competition!
Bar, snacks will be available. All money raised will go towards a chair lift for the Town Hall.

Gardening Workshops

Gardening Workshops

July 5, 2025 - July 19, 2025
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
We at the Parents’ Voice Shawville Area are excited to offer these two workshops! July 5 & July 19 from 11:00-12:00.
Have partnered with Pure Conscience to offer two 1 hour planting workshops for parents and children.
The workshop will include the following activities:
  1. How to read seed labels
  2. Knowing what and when to plant
  3. Getting your hands dirty with planting!
  4. Planning your garden
  5. Some gardening tips and tricks
  6. Trimming plants
  7. Fall garden planning
Please complete this form to reserve your spot. Payment will be made closer to the date if we get the minimum number of participants. Registration Link: https://forms.gle/DEuHomtBka5Dkw8v7
Cost: $20 per participant (parent and 1 child)
12th Annual Shawville Lions Country Jamboree

12th Annual Shawville Lions Country Jamboree

July 17, 2025 - July 20, 2025
6:00 pm

A Weekend of Amazing Country Music and Fun!

02 Aug

PPHS Reunion

August 2, 2025
All Day

PPHS REUNION: August 2, 2025
REGISTRATION IS ON AND ACTIVE!
$60 per person (cocktails, dinner)
Come connect with your classmates. Space limited, so registration & payment a must.
E-transfer: pphsreunioncommittee@gmail.com
Cheque: Kathy Wickens (call 613-600-1455)
331 Somerville Drive, Perth, ON K7H 3C6

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