Shawville hosting winter carnival this Saturday

Shawville hosting winter carnival this Saturday

There will be plenty of free activities available in Shawville this Saturday (February 11), as part of the town’s 150th anniversary celebrations. Organizer Darcy Findlay explained that the winter carnival is a collaboration between the municipality, the Shawville Recreation Association and the Curling Club

He said that there would be something for everyone, available free of charge to anyone interested, mainly centered around the Curling Club, as the town’s outdoor rink is located outside. The Shawville Lions will be holding a barbeque outside with music as well.

To register for curling, golf, broomball or hockey email: dfindlay@wqsb.qc.ca.

The activities and times are as follows:

Tobogganing and fire pit at the RA hill (455 Hillcrest Ave) from noon to 3 p.m.

Learn to curl at the Curling Club (381 Rue Lang) from noon to 4 p.m.

• instructors present
• adults and children welcome
• clean indoor shoes required

Golf simulator at the Curling Club from noon to 4 p.m.

• 45 min sessions
• no equipment necessary
• clean indoor shoes required

Ball Hockey tournament and games at the outdoor rink (curling club parking lot) noon to 4 p.m.

• 4 v 4 tournament (minimum 5 players including goalie)
• ages 8-12 and 13-17
• helmets and gloves mandatory

Broomball tournament and games at the outdoor rink (curling club parking lot) noon to 4 p.m.

• 4 v 4 tournament (minimum 5 players including goalie)
• ages 16+
• helmets and gloves mandatory

Lions BBQ with fire pits, music, hot chocolate and more in the curling club parking lot

Public skating at the arena (215 Rue Lang) from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The full interview with Findlay (5m35) is available here.