Today is the final day of the Opeongo Heritage Cup tournament at the Paul J. Yakabuski Community Centre, 55 Arena Road, Barry’s Bay – a great way to ensure March ends with plenty of heritage fun.
Art in Changing Times Show and Share
Ottawa Valley Community Arts brings this special FREE event to the Valley on Thursday, April 9th from 5:30pm-8pm at Fifth Chute Coffee, Eganville. Enjoy visual art and delicious food while listening to live music from String and Ivory. The duo features violinist Kirsten Waymann and keyboard player Peter Boczar, both experienced musicians who regularly entertain Ottawa Valley audiences. Round off your evening by shopping artisanal wares. Details at: https://www.facebook.com/ottawavalleycommunityarts
Annual Advance Care Planning Workshop
Madawaska Valley Hospice Palliative Care invites you to their annual FREE Advance Care Planning Workshop on Tuesday, April 14th from 12pm-4pm at the Opeongo Senior Centre, 19 Stafford Street, Barry’s Bay. You will to learn the how, where, and why of advance care planning in a way that is easy to understand and meaningful to you. Listen to professional advisers and visit vendor booths. Bring a friend or two, ask questions, and take the first step in planning ahead.
REMINDER: For those interested in volunteering for MV Hospice, please register soon as the first training session will be held on Tuesday, April 7th. Details from Jenna Stamplicoski Tel: 613-756-3045 ext.350 Email: stamplicoskij@sfmhosp.com
April is Poetry month
The Bonnechere Union Public Library celebrates with its Valley Voices Literary Reading Series on Thursday, April 23 from 6pm-8pm at BUPL, 74 Maple Street, Eganville K0J 1T0. The first hour features Dawn Dube reading from her book 70 Layers of Life. The evening continues with an Open Mic session at 7pm. First sign-up, first read. Feel free to bring something to snack on and share. Listen or read. Email for details: valleyvoicesspeak@gmail.com
Time to assemble your Trivia Team
It’s time to register for Madawaska Valley Public Library’s Trivia Night. You can assemble a group of up to six trivia experts (family, friends, workmates) or you can contact the Library who will find a team for you. Valley business teams are welcome to challenge each other. The spring Trivia Night takes place Friday, May 29th at the Paul J. Yakabuski Community Centre. Doors open at 6:30pm and trivia begins at 7pm. The cost per team is $75. Register online or contact MV Public Library Email: programs@madawaskavalleylibrary.ca Tel: 613-756-2000.
Renfrew 4-H volunteer receives Ontario Arbor Award
Anna McIntyre of Renfrew 4H Association was one of three volunteers honoured on March 21st by Ontario 4-H for exemplary volunteer service. Anna is shown below alongside Cheryl Sullivan, 4-H Ontario staff, and Jennifer Waldroff and Sharon Halpenny, Ontario 4-H Council Board Directors. (Photo submitted).
