Quebec's Fête Nationale Festivities

Thursday June 23rd at the municipal beach, from 5 pm to 10 pm
(in case of rain, at Collège Champagneur)

Come join us, beginning at 5 pm, for an evening of music and fun for the whole family!

• 5 pm – Méchoui, food stands, reading tent (presented by the Alice-Quintal Library) and more!
• 5-7 pm – Entertainment and giand board games with Randolph
• 6 pm – The Pères Pétu's journey in song (family show)
• 8 pm – Passe-Moé la Puck, a tribute to the Colocs
• 9:45 pm – Fireworks

La Récolte de Rawdon Public Market | As of June 25th

A true meeting between producers and the community, the Marché La Récolte de Rawdon public market will be back for 10 events. An exceptional opportunity to enjoy fresh local produce, activities and a healthy dose of vitamin D! Open rain or shine!

Dates: every Saturday from June 25th to August 27th
Time: 10 am to 2 pm
Location: Town Hall Parking Lot

Psst! The Marché La Récolte’s Facebook page will be closing down soon. However, you need not worry as we will now be posting on the Municipality of Rawdon’s Facebook page.

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Recreational and Tourist Site Hours

This summer, come and enjoy our magnificent parks! Admission is always free of charge for residents.

Dorwin Falls Park
Open daily from 10 am to 6 pm (no visitors will be admitted after 5 pm).

Cascades Park
Open weekends only and everyday starting on June 18th | 10 am to 6 pm (no visitors will be admitted after 5 pm). Boat launch and sale of daily permits for boats with 10 H.P. and more.

Municipal Beach
Open weekends only starting on June 4th (depending on the weather). And everyday starting on June 18th | 10 am to 7 pm (no visitors will be admitted after 6 pm).

Offer a free pass to a friend!
Once again this year, we are offering two passes for the beach and Dorwin Falls Park to the property owners of Rawdon (two passes per property). They will be available at the Town Hall beginning in May.

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Alice-Quintal Library

Hours
Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday: 10 am to 7 pm | Thursday and Friday: noon to 8 pm

In June, I am reading works by Indigenous authors!
This month ,we wish to recognize and commemorate the history, culture, heritage and diversity of Indigenous communities across the country. The Alice-Quintal Library offers reading suggestions that highlight Indigenous literature, to discover its riches and broad range.

The Book Sharing Boxes are Baaaaaack!
What is a book-sharing box, you may ask? It’s simple. It is an outdoor box that provides free access to shared books. Take a book, leave a book!! 

Where are they located?

• Rose, at de la Roseraie Park
• Migali, at Migali Park
• Morgan Gem, at the corner of 8th Avenue and Lac-Morgan Road
• Dorwin, at Dorwin Falls Park

Everything about your library

Grands Prix Desjardins de la culture de Lanaudière

Prizes totalling $22,500 will be awarded during the Grands Prix Desjardins.

Culture Lanaudière is inviting artists, organizations, volunteers and cultural players to register for one of the Grands Prix Desjardins categories. All disciplines are represented and the stakeholders who support arts and culture in the region will also be rewarded during this exceptional annual event which highlights the talents, projects and contributions of our cultural ecosystem!

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Artists' Directory

We are calling on artists, artisans, cultural workers and cultural organizations/entreprise.

Would you like to be an integral part of a community that looks like you and shares your passions? Would you like to benefit from more exposure on the Municipality’s various social media platforms? Would you like to take part in evening discussion groups to talk about various cultural themes?

If these ideas appeal to you, then please do not hesitate to register on our artists’ directory!

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Prevention Tips

Before lighting a fire outside, check the forest fire danger index issued by the SOPFEU.

At all times, you will find the daily fire risk index at rawdon.ca, at the bottom of the home page.

Low  This is a good time to light your campfire.

Moderate  A small fire is permitted.

High  Only fires fitted with a spark screen are authorized.

Very high & extreme  All fires are forbidden.

Municipal Taxes

Please take note that the next tax installment is due on June 1st.

The following due dates are: July 20th, September 1st and October 20th.

TO REACH US

Telephone: 450 834-2596
Email: info@rawdon.ca

Monday to Friday from 8 am to noon and from 1 pm to 4 pm. Please take note that the municipal offices will be closed on Friday June 24th for the Fête nationale du Québec.

For any MUNICIPAL EMERGENCY outside of office hours: 450 834-2596, ext. 8.

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