What’s On in Renfrew and Area This Month (November Edition)

Looking for exciting things to do this month? Check out our guide for what’s on in the Renfrew and surrounding area this month and head out with your family to soak up the fun.

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ON-GOING EVENTS

OCTOBER 2012 – Renfrew Early Years Center

The Ontario Early Years Centre has lots of weekly drop-ins for parents and their children in most areas. Check out the official drop-in schedule and head out to meet other new parents in your community. See the schedule here.

OCTOBER – DECEMBER 2012 Renfrew Public Library

The Renfrew Public LIbrary has a lot of interactive story times for kids of all ages.
Drop in for Story time. Held Tuesdays at 10:15 for 2-3 year olds. See the schedule here.
Check Out Tickles and Giggles – A new program for babies birth to 18 months on Mondays at 11am. See the schedule here.
Find out other programs that are offered here.

OCTOBER – DECEMBER 2012 So Glad To Be Me

Jen Charbonneau is passionate about building self-esteem and strength in girls and women today. As a parent of two “awesome” daughters, and one “great” son and having overcome her own struggles with self-esteem, she has a mission to help girls recognize that their true beauty comes from within. She successfully created and facilitates ”So Glad 2 Be Me“, a healthy body image/self esteem workshop for girls ages 8-12 years. Click here for the schedule.

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EVENTS IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER

Nov. 1st. from 5:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.
The meal for the Thursday night supper at the Eganville Legion will be Roast Pork dinner for $12.00. To book your meal call the Legion by 6 pm on Wednesday night. Following supper stay for the Country Music Jam.

November 2, – 5:30 p.m.
R.C.A.F. Wing Lounge – Taste of POLAND Dinner -
$12.00 per person
Entertainment by Barry & Judy
Everyone welcome

Nov. 2, 3, & 4, 2012
The Valley Craft Sale will be held at Renfrew Armouries, 115 Veterans Blvd., Renfrew Fairgrounds. Food available. Admission: FREE
Proceeds to the Sunshine Coach Contact: Margaret Virgin at

November 3, 9am-3pm

Nurturing Our Children: Heart mind, Body and Soul.  Keynote Speaker: Elizabeth Manley

Free childcare. Light breakfast and lunch provided.  Workshops include: Collaborative Problem Solving, Destination Imagination, Free the Children, Wellness and Alternative Stress Management.  For more information please visit PIC website http://pic.renfrew.edu.on.ca

November 3 10:00am – 5:00pm

Otter Lake Craft/Vendor Sale

Please join us for a craft show! Start your Christmas shopping early while supporting your local crafter’s and businesses! Many unique and homemade jewelry, baking and gifts to choose from! Come early for the best selection! Otter Lake RA… This event is organized by the Otter Lake RA committee, all money raised from this event will be used for a community park! Hope to see you there…

If you would like to book a table, please contact me with your information, Tables are a $20 donation and are booked on a first reserved basis. Setup is 8am. Please spread the word! Thank you! 

November 3, 2012 – 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Sterling Chapter # 307 Order of the Eastern Star, Past Matron’s Club
An information seminar on Women’s Safety in Today’s Society presented by retired OPP Detective inspector, CIB Mrs Heather Kewey
Cost $8,includes a light lunch
Everyone welcome
340 Raglan St S, Apt 17, 3rd Floor, Renfrew
For tickets contact Laverna ferguson at 432-6120 or Bonnie Page 432-7303

November 3rd – 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Festive Pumpkin Parade at the Petawawa Heritage Village
Located at: 176 Civic Center Rd.
On the night of the 5th all the Jack-O-Lanterns will be lit up to make a beautiful nighttime walk around the grounds. The Village buildings will also be open to wander in and see.
Great fun for the entire family… and it’s FREE!

Nov. 3, 2012 – 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Bryson Lions Hall Dance
Performing “Felhaver Family”
Light lunch served at 11:00 p.m.
Cost: $8/person.
For more information call: Jim or Noëlla at

Nov. 4,  – 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
“Hot Turkey Supper”
Christ Lutheran Church, 516 Airport Rd (at Doran), Petawawa, ON
Admission:  Adults:  $12.00
Children: (ages 5 – 12): $5.00
November 4 at 5:30 p.m.
Heritage Dinner at Wesley United Church, Pembroke
One sitting only at 5:30 p.m.
Entertainment by Valley Harmonizers at 6:30 p.m.
Serving roast pork tenderloin, baked beans, veggies and pies.
Tickets: Adults: $15 ; Children : $10  Call 732-9547
Nov. 5th  at 7 pm
The Navy League is holding an open meeting information session concerning Sea Cadets Program for the Pontiac Region at Kojak’s Chinese Resturant
291 Main St. Shawville
November 6th   – 7 p.m.
Fall Fashion Show presented by Colleen’s Closet, Renfrew At Caressant Care Cobden Retirement Home
Admission:  $10.00
for a Gazebo for The Retirement Home
RSVP to Laurie at
November 6th -  7:30 p.m.
The Rankin Centre (Highway 41 in Rankin) will be hosting a GIFT BASKET AUCTION on Tuesday, November 6th.  Viewing starts at 6:30 pm and the auction is at 7:30 p.m.. There are over 25 baskets to be auctioned including pet, laundry, fishing, baby, Scensy, Pampered Chef, bird seed, gift certificates, scrap booking, fall harvest, foot care, just to name a few.    Admission is just $10.00 which includes a beverage, hors d’oeuvres and door prizes.
Come out and enjoy an evening of fun and friendly bidding.
For more information call   613 735-0224.
Nov. 8th  from 5:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.
The meal for the Thursday night supper at the Eganville Legion will be Lasagna dinner for $12.00.  To book your meal call the Legion by 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday night.  Following supper stay for the Country Music Jam.
Nov.  9  from 8:00 p.m. until 12 midnight
The band for the Friday night dance at the Cobden Legion will be Mike Fahey and Classic  Country Revue
Pot luck lunch at 11:00 p.m.
$10.00 person
 

November 10th, 1 – 4pm
Tea and Talent Sale at St. Francis Xavier Parish Hall
331 Plaunt St., Renfrew
Crafts, baked goods and Christmas Gifts
The Admission of $5.00 is for Tea Room
Sponsored by St Francis CWL
November 10th from 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Melville United Church in Eganville will be holding their Christmas Bazaar and Tea
Nov. 10, 2012 – 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Bryson Lions Hall “Western” Dance
Performing:  “Peter White”
Light lunch served at 11:00 p.m.
Cost:  $8/person
For more information call:  Jim or Noëlla at
November 11, 2012 – 10:30 a.m.
Remembrance Day Parade starts off from the Armouies off Victoria St. left to the cenotaph.  Following the parade, there will be chili served at the Pembroke Legion.
Debbie Beachamp begins at 3:00 p.m.
Honors and Awards Dinner in the Legion Hall at 6:00 p.m.
Tickets – $15.00, available until November 5.
Nov. 16th  from 8:00 p.m. until 12 midnight
Horton Community Center
Country Dance featuring Revival
Tickets $8.00 Advance; $10.00 at the door
Advance tickets available at Nolan’s Corner Store;
Scott & Son’s Hardware; Horton Township Office
Nov. 17, 2012 – 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Bryson Lions Hall Dance
Performing:  “Buck 50″
Light Lunch served at 11:00 p.m.
Cost:  $8/person
For more information call:  Jim or Noëlla at
Nov. 17, 2012 – 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight
Renfrew County Fiddlers Monthly Dance
Admission:  $6.00 at the door
Light lunch will be served.
Renfrew Legion, Renfrew, Ont.
 

Nov. 17th at 7:00 p.m.
at Petawawa Civic Centre Upper Banquet Facility
Kibble and Bids Dinner Auction
buffet dinner, entertainment, raffles and more for more info call
Nov. 18th  from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.
Eganville Legion Ways & Means Dance
Music by Cruise ‘N Country
Pot luck lunch at 5:00 p.m.
$6.00 person
Nov. 24th  from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Eganville Legion Craft & Bake Sale
Tables are $10.00
To book a table call the Legion at
Nov. 24, 2012 – 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Bryson Lions Hall Dance
Performing:  “Mike Fahey, Peter Dawson, and Classic Country Re’vu”
Light lunch served at 11:00 p.m.
Cost:  $8/person
For more information call:  Jim or Noëlla at
November 25th   2 – 6pm
Hunter’s Return Dance at Eganville Legion
Light Lunch
Band is “Buck 50″
Cost is $8.00
for Melville United Church