Updated Oct. 22, 2026. All times are Eastern Time. Public meetings and consultations are listed separately in Upcoming Meetings.
Coming up · October
- Veterans October 27; November 1 and 3, 10 a.m.–noon — Coffee & Conversations for Veterans.
Veterans only; downstairs at the Russell Legion, 24 Legion Lane. Official details → - Community October 27; November 3, 2–4 p.m. — Drop-In Darts.
Free for seniors; upstairs at the Russell Legion, 24 Legion Lane. Darts are available, or bring your own. Official details → - Community October 22 and 29; November 5, 2–4 p.m. — Drop-In Euchre.
Free; upstairs at the Russell Legion, 24 Legion Lane. Official details → - Library November 10 and December 8, 2–3 p.m. — Homeschool Hangout, Russell Branch, 1053 Concession Street.
Free English-language program for families. A library card is required; register participating children aged 7 and older. Official details → - Community October 28, 2–4 p.m. — Social Bingo, Russell Legion, 24 Legion Lane.
Official details → - Community October 15, 6–10 p.m. — Chicken Dinner & Live Music.
Russell Legion, 24 Legion Lane. Chicken dinner followed by the Russell Community Concert Band; $10 for Legion members and $15 for non-members. Official details → - Community Oct. 16, 2026 · 6:30–8 p.m. · Storytime in Pyjamas: It’s Fall!
Russell Branch (English), 1053 Concession St., and Embrun Branch (French), 1215 St-Augustin. Ages 5–8; $8; registration required. Official details → - Community November 6, 7–10 p.m. — Country Line Dancing, Russell Legion, 24 Legion Lane.
Official details → - Library fundraiser Oct. 17–Nov. 21, 2026 · Adopt-A-Book fundraiser
Choose new releases to donate at the Township of Russell Public Library’s Russell and Embrun branches. Visit during branch hours; the Library does not publish campaign hours. Official details → - Market Metcalfe Farmers’ Market wraps up regular season Oct. 17
Metcalfe Farmers’ Market will hold its final regular market of the season Saturday, Oct. 17, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Metcalfe Fairgrounds, 2821 8th Line Rd. The Keepers wildlife rescue group is scheduled to bring animals for a visit from 10 to 11 a.m. The market will feature local vendors selling homegrown and handmade products. Parking is free. Read brief → Official details → - Community Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026 · 1–8:30 p.m. · Spirit of Service Summit
Russell Meadows Community Room, 475 Church St., Russell. Kin Club of Russell and Volunteer Ottawa offer training for charities, not-for-profits, service clubs and community organizations. Online ticket sales have ended. Official details → - Community Oct. 17, 2026 · 2–4 p.m. · Book launch with Monique Marion
Embrun Branch, Pavillon La Croisée, 1215 St-Augustin, Embrun. Free; no registration required. Official details → - Family Oct. 19, 2026 · 6:30–7:30 p.m. · Parenting Café · Russell Branch
Free English-language program for parents and caregivers. Registration is recommended. Official details → - Community October 21, 2–4 p.m. — Drop-In Board Games.
Russell Legion, 24 Legion Lane. Choose a game or bring one along. Official details → - Library November 18 and December 16, 4–4:45 p.m. — Club de lecture junior, Embrun Branch, 1215 St-Augustin.
Grades 3–5; French; free; registration required. Official details → - Community Oct. 22, 2026 · 6:30–8 p.m. · Practical AI Skills for Everyday Life — English
Online via Microsoft Teams. The library provides the joining link. Official details → - Community Russell Run returns Oct. 24
The 15th annual Russell Run takes place Saturday, Oct. 24, at Russell High School, 982 N. Russell Rd. The children’s run starts at 9 a.m., followed by the 10-kilometre road race at 9:30 a.m. and five-kilometre run/walk at 9:45 a.m. The club’s newsletter and registration listing give Oct. 22 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern as the regular-rate deadline. Details: https://www.russellrunclub.com/russell-run - Family Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026 · 4–7 p.m. · Limoges annual Halloween event
Rodolphe Latreille Park, 63 des Bénévoles St., Limoges. The Limoges Recreation Committee invites families to a Halloween evening with a haunted house and costumes. The notice does not state a cost or registration requirement. Official details → - Workshop Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026 · 1–3 p.m. · Halloween Paint & Sip · Russell Legion
Branch 372 lists the event at 24 Legion Lane. Check the organizer’s listing for participation and ticket details. Legion calendar → - Library October 26 and November 30, 4–5 p.m. — Code Club, Russell Branch, 1053 Concession Street.
Ages 8–12; bilingual; free; registration required. Children must be able to follow written instructions independently. Official details → - Library October 26, 6–7:30 p.m. — Bad Art Night for Teens, Russell Branch, 1053 Concession Street.
Ages 13–17; bilingual; free; registration required. Official details → - Library October 29 and November 26, 1 p.m. — Club de lecture pour adultes, Embrun Branch, 1215 St-Augustin.
French; free; registration required; the library supplies the books. Official details → - Library October 29 and November 26, 4–5 p.m. — Code Club, Embrun Branch, 1215 St-Augustin.
Ages 8–12; bilingual; free; registration required. Children must be able to follow written instructions independently. Official details → - Community Oct. 29, 2026 · 6:30–8 p.m. · Practical AI Skills for Everyday Life — French
Online via Microsoft Teams. The library provides the joining link. Official details → - Library October 29 and November 26, 7 p.m. — Millennialish Book Club, Russell Branch, 1053 Concession Street.
English; registration required. Official details → - Veterans October 30, noon–2 p.m. — Monthly Veterans Luncheon.
Free; veterans only. Downstairs at the Russell Legion, 24 Legion Lane. Official details → - Tournament Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026 · 10 a.m.–3 p.m. · Halloween Mixed Darts Tournament · Russell Legion
Check Branch 372’s current listing for participation details. Legion calendar → - Exhibition Through the end of October · Echoes From This Land · Russell Branch
The Library says the exhibition will remain at the Russell Branch through October 2026. Its listing describes the project and Sept. 19 opening event; current viewing hours are not stated. Official Library listing →
Coming up · November
- Library November 3 and December 1, 8 p.m. — Adult Book Club, Russell Branch, 1053 Concession Street.
English; free; registration required. The library provides the books. Official details → - Games Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026 · 2–4 p.m. · Drop-In Cribbage · Russell Legion
Listed on Branch 372’s current public events calendar. Legion calendar → - Library November 5 and December 3, 4:15–5:15 p.m. — Junior Book Club, Russell Branch, 1053 Concession Street.
Grades 3–5; English; free; registration required. Official details → - Library November 5 and December 3, 5:15–6:15 p.m. — Youth Book Club, Russell Branch, 1053 Concession Street.
Grades 6–8; English; free; registration required. Official details → - Library November 5 and December 3, 6 p.m. — Genealogy Club, Embrun Branch, 1215 St-Augustin.
Free; registration required. Official details → - Library November 5 and December 3, 6 p.m. — Queer Social with Russell Pride, Russell Branch, 1053 Concession Street.
Drop in to socialize or bring a craft project; everyone is welcome. Official details → - Community Nov. 6, 2026 · 5:30 p.m.–8 p.m. · Community Supper
Camille Piché Community Centre, 8 Blais St., Embrun. Contact the organizer through the Township listing for supper details. Official details → - Community Nov. 7, 2026 · 10 a.m.–5 p.m. · Puzzle Swap — Russell
Russell Branch, 1053 Concession St., Russell. Bring complete puzzles in their original boxes and in good condition. Official details → - Legion Russell Legion to serve Armistice Day dinner Nov. 8
Russell Legion’s Ladies Auxiliary will host an Armistice Day roast beef dinner Sunday, Nov. 8. Meals will be served from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Legion, 24 Legion Lane in Russell. The dinner is free for veterans, $25 for adults and $8 for children 10 and under. Takeout will be available. Tickets are available online through Zeffy, at the door or by contacting Marcella Woods at 613-445-0910 or Veronica Carson at 613-443-5132. Read brief → Official details → - Community Nov. 9, 2026 · 6:30–7:30 p.m. · An Evening of Remembrance with Dr. Darrell Menard
Russell Branch, 1053 Concession St., Russell. Free; registration is available from the library. Official details → - Community Nov. 14, 2026 · 10 a.m.–5 p.m. · Puzzle Swap — Embrun
Embrun Branch, Pavillon La Croisée, 1215 St-Augustin, Embrun. Bring complete puzzles in their original boxes and in good condition. Official details → - Community Nov. 14, 2026 · Nov. 14–15, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. each day · Embrun Christmas Market
Embrun Community Centre, 8 Blais St. Admission by donation to the local food bank. Official details → - Tournament Russell Legion to host eight-ball pool tournament Nov. 14
Players of all skill levels are invited to an eight-ball pool tournament at Russell Legion Branch 372 on Saturday, Nov. 14.
Doors open at 10 a.m., with the first matches scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Registration is limited to 20 players.
The entry fee is $25, payable in cash at registration. Players can pre-register in the Legion’s Lower Lounge or email chris.windle@russell-legion.ca. Registration opens Oct. 22 and closes at the end of business hours Nov. 13, unless the tournament fills earlier. Entry fees are non-refundable for tournament-day no-shows.
The tournament uses a double-elimination format, including the final. Prize money will be offered for first, second and third place, with amounts determined by the number of paid entries.
Registered players will receive their first-round matchups and start times by email Nov. 13. Food will be available at an additional cost from 12:30 p.m. - Family Nov. 16, 2026 · 6:30–7:30 p.m. · Parenting Café · Russell Branch
Free English-language program for parents and caregivers. Registration is recommended. Official details → - Legion Monday, Nov. 16, 2026 · 7–8 p.m. · General Membership Meeting · Russell Legion
Check Branch 372’s listing for participation details. Legion calendar → - Community Nov. 21, 2026 · 9 a.m.–8:30 p.m. · Christmas Crop for Children’s Charities
Camille Piché Community Centre, 8 Blais St., Embrun. $60; advance registration and payment required. Follow the organizer’s registration instructions. Official details → - Entertainment Russell Legion to host Rynestone magic show Nov. 21
Magician Rynestone will perform at Russell Legion Branch 372 on Saturday, Nov. 21. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with the show beginning at 7:15 p.m.
The evening will feature two 45-minute sets, with snacks during intermission. Admission is open to ages 16 and older.
Tickets are $20 and can be purchased downstairs at the Legion or by emailing Entertainment@russell-legion.ca. Legion calendar → - Community Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026 · 7:30 p.m. · Trivia night to support St. Thomas Aquinas library renovation
A trivia night and silent auction will raise money for the Library Commons renovation at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic High School on Saturday, Nov. 21.
The school’s Catholic School Council is partnering with Russell Trivia for the event, which begins at 7:30 p.m. in the hall above Russell Arena, 1084 Concession St.
Tables of six cost $60 and can be purchased by e-transfer to Catherine at sharpec@hotmail.com. Seating is limited.
The event is for ages 16 and older. Food, drinks and raffle tickets will be available for cash purchases. Debit, credit cards and cash will be accepted for silent auction items. - Community Nov. 24, 2026 · 6:30–8 p.m. · Folklore Storytelling Evening
Embrun Branch, Pavillon La Croisée, 1215 St-Augustin, Embrun. French-language event. Tickets: $10; register through the library. Official details → - Community Nov. 30, 2026 · 6:30–8 p.m. · Once Upon a Winter
Russell Branch, 1053 Concession St., Russell. Storytelling evening. Tickets: $10; register through the library. Official details →
Coming up · December
- Market Russell Christmas market set for Dec. 5
The Russell Community Market will hold its Christmas market Saturday, Dec. 5, from noon to 4 p.m., upstairs in the Russell Arena and Russell Curling Club. Admission is free. For information, email therussellcommunitymarket@gmail.com. Read brief → - Community Dec. 5, 2026 · Dec. 5–6, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. each day · Embrun Christmas Market
Embrun Community Centre, 8 Blais St. Admission by donation to the local food bank. Official details → - Community Dec. 11, 2026 · 5:30 p.m.–8 p.m. · Community Supper
Camille Piché Community Centre, 8 Blais St., Embrun. Contact the organizer through the Township listing for supper details. Official details → - Tournament Friday, Dec. 11, 2026 · 6:30–9:30 p.m. · Cribbage Tournament · Russell Legion
Check Branch 372’s current listing for participation details. Legion calendar → - Library Dec. 11, 2026 · 6:30–8 p.m. · Storytime in Pyjamas: Winter Wonderland!
For ages 5–8; registration required; $8. The Library lists English programming at Russell Branch and French programming at Embrun Branch. Official details and registration → - Library December 21, 6:30–7:30 p.m. — Parenting Café, Russell Branch, 1053 Concession Street.
Free English-language gathering for parents and caregivers; registration recommended. Official details →
Weekly fall library programs
- Community Tuesdays, Oct. 13–Dec. 15, 2026 · 10:30–11 a.m. · Babies & Books
Russell Branch, 1053 Concession St., Russell. Free bilingual drop-in program for babies up to 18 months. Official details → - Kids Tuesdays, Oct. 13–Dec. 1 · 10:30–11 a.m. · Toddler Time with Julie · Embrun Branch
Free French-language drop-in program for children 18–36 months with an adult; remaining fall sessions run Oct. 13 to Dec. 1. Library details → - Kids Wednesdays, Oct. 7–Dec. 2 · 10:30–11:30 a.m. · Storytime & Crafts with Kristina · Russell Branch
English-language program for ages 3–4 with an adult. Registration is required; the library lists $25 for the 10-session series, prorated for later starts. Library details → - Kids Thursdays, Oct. 8–Dec. 3 · 10:30–11 a.m. · Toddler Time with Stephanie · Russell Branch
Free bilingual drop-in program for children 18–36 months with an adult; remaining fall sessions run Oct. 8 to Dec. 3. Library details → - Library Tuesdays, October 13–December 29, 6:30–8 p.m. — Knitting Group, Russell Branch, 1053 Concession Street.
Drop in with your knitting; all skill levels welcome. Official details → - Library Mondays, October 26–December 28, 9–11 a.m. — Hike & Storytime.
Meet in the Russell Branch parking lot, 1053 Concession Street. Free bilingual drop-in program for children aged 0–6; maximum 30 participants. Official details →
No upcoming listings remain in this edition. Check the official calendars below for current notices.
Useful official calendars
- Russell Township events calendar — municipal events and notices
- Russell Township Public Library calendar — programs, branches and registration details
- Russell Legion Branch 372 — current community and veterans events
- The Rustler’s Upcoming Meetings — verified Council, committee, board and consultation records
Organizing something public and local? Send the factual event notice to The Rustler. Include organizer, date, time, location, access details and an official link.