2008
Anniversary Events
1828 - 2008
In 2008, the City of Pembroke
is celebrating the 150th anniversary
of its founding, and the 180th
anniversary of the first families settling in the area.
There is much to celebrate,
and if you or your family or your organization are planning a special
commemorative event or reunion, please let us know the details and
we will add them to this Special Calendar of Events.
To submit an event, please
email: sellis@pembroke.ca
Click
here for Skating Schedule
Click
here for Swimming Schedule
Click
here for SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Click
here for Ice and Snow Sculpture Contest
Click
here for Skiing Family Fun Night
Click
here for Chuckle Fest
Click
here for Ice Fishing Tournament
Click
here for 2008 March Break Swimming and Skating Schedule
Click
here for 2008 March Break Mania
January
February
1st - 3rd
Snospree
Winter Carnival
Pembroke Armouries, Waterfront
and Ottawa River
Click
here for SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Click
here for Ice and Snow Sculpture Contest
Click
here for Skiing Information
Click
here for Chuckle Fest
Click
here for Ice Fishing Tournament
For further information
contact the Recreation Department at (613) 735-6821 x 1501
21st
2008 Kick-Off for
Canadian Cancer Society "Relay for Life"
Reichwald Warrants' and
Sergeants Mess
1:15 pm
24th
Heritage Brunch
Saluting
the City of Pembroke's
180th Anniversary
and German Pioneers
in the Ottawa Valley
Germania Club, 15 Bennett
St
Displays by the Ottawa Valley Genealogical Group, Petawawa Heritage
Society, as well as Lutheran Church pioneer history by Norman Antler
All-you-can-eat by Schmidt's Catering
Members $15.00, non-members $18.00, children 5-12 $6.00
Advance tickets (recommended) at
Turbo-Graphics, 185 Pembroke
St W (across the street from Ullrich's)
Also at the door as available
Doors open at 11:00 am,
serving from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Everyone welcome!
March
Click
here for 2008 March Break Swimming and Skating Schedule
Click
here for 2008 March Break Mania
4th
Notice of Open House
and Public Meeting pertaining
to the City of Pembroke
Official Plan
City Hall Council Chambers
Click
here for more information
18th
Notice of Open House
and Public Meeting pertaining
to the City of Pembroke
Official Plan
City Hall Council Chambers
Click
here for more information
April
May
4th
Pembroke Community
Choir
The Pembroke Community Choir sings"
Judas Maccabaeus", Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Pembroke, 7:00pm.
More details: www.pembrokecommunitychoir.org
28th
Heritage
Luncheon
42
Renfrew St
11:00
a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
email:
seniordropin@nrtco.net
31st
Pembroke Heritage Murals
11:00 a.m, the official unveiling of "The Pioneers of Pembroke Township
1820-1850" will be held at the Museum. Everyone welcome.
Look for the installation of Pembroke's 31st mural this month on
the Champlain Trail Museum & Pioneer Village building. The mural
consists of 33, 8 foot by 4 foot panels.
June
8th
5th Annual Paddlequest -
further info at www.thedailyobserver.ca
13th
Charley Pride
PMC
Tickets are $55.00 each
For further information contact
the Recreation Department at (613) 735-6821 x 1501
14th
Blue Rodeo Concert. Information
at: Kinsmen Club of Pembroke
20th
Pembroke
Courthouse Grand Re-Opening
Parade
procession to commence at 11 a.m.
Guest speakers to include Attorney General Chris Bentley, Chief Justices
and Regional Senior Justices of the Ontario and Superior Courts. Outdoor
entertainment and refreshments to follow.
July
1st
Canada Day Celebrations
Waterfront
11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
For further information contact
the Recreation Department at (613) 735-6821 x 1501
1st - August 31st
Waterfront Live
Riverwalk Amphitheatre
Music from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00
p.m., with special movie presentations following on certain nights
Schedule will be available
in June of 2008
For further information contact
the Recreation Department at (613) 735-6821 x 1501
4th - 6th
2008 Ontario Family
Fishing Weekend
For further Information, please
contact the following during business hours:
Ontario Federation of Anglers
and Hunters: (705) 748-6324
Ontario Ministry of Natural
Resources: (705) 755-1902
12th
Emerson Drive Concert. Information
at: Kinsmen Club of Pembroke
August
1st - 31st
Waterfront Live
Riverwalk Amphitheatre
Music from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00
p.m. with special movie presentations following on certain nights
Schedule will be available
in June of 2008
For further information contact
the Recreation Department at (613) 735-6821 x 1501
3rd- 10th
The Pembroke Waterfront
Festival-18 Decades: From Roots to Rock
For more information refer
to www.pembrokefestivals.com
For further information contact
the Recreation Department at (613) 735-6821 x 1502
7th-10th
Virago (Motorcycle)
Owners Club 26th Annual 'Family Reunion'
Pembroke
For information call 613-623-9744
or visit: www.viragoownersclub.org
29th - Sept 1st
Pembroke Old Time
Step Dancing and Fiddling Competition
For more information refer
to http://www.bright-ideas-software.com/pembrokefiddle/
September
October
November
29th
Santa Claus Parade
of Lights
Downtown Pembroke
Parade passes from Moncion
Grocers to l'Equinoxe public school
5:30 p.m.
For further information contact
the Recreation Department at (613) 735-6821 x 1501
December
