Recently retired? Looking to get your volunteers hours done for school? Do you want to give back to your community? Chatham Branch of CKPL is having a Book Sale Volunteer Fair on Friday, August 31 at 2:00 pm. The library hopes to expand the group of volunteers who dedicate their time to help Chatham Branch with its Fantastic Fall Used Book Sale. No registration required. 

The Rotary Club of Pembroke is pleased to announce that it will be sponsoring a “ GRANDBABY CALENDAR CONTEST”!!  This is a fun occasion where Renfrew County Grandparents have an opportunity to show off their grandchildren born between July 01 2016 and June 30th2018 by submitting their best amateur photos in our “Grandbaby Calendar Contest”!  For a $25 entry fee the photo is submitted to compete in one of the 12 categories.  Winners will be featured in the calendar.  All entrants will have their names entered for a grand prize draw.  The entry deadline for photos is midnight August 31, 2018.

All funds raised from the calendars will be shared equally in support of the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign as well as the Family and Children’s Services of Renfrew County to support Grandparents who are raising or acting as a parent to their grandchildren.

Registration forms for the Rotary Club of Pembroke “Grandbaby Calendar Contest” can be picked up at Canadian Tire Pembroke, Pembroke Mall Office, Moncion Metro or by contacting Chris St Jean, phone at (613) 732-8247, or e-mail at stjeancm@bell.net.

Picnic at Activity Haven.  Bring your dog.  Prizes for best dressed, longest tail, and more. 11:30 to 2 on August 9