ANNOUNCEMENTS
THANK YOU to all who attended St. Camillus’ Annual Turkey Supper at Farrellton, Sept. 26th, and made it another successful community event! We are grateful to the many volunteers who gave so generously of their time: cooks, bakers, and servers; kitchen and outside crew; clean-up-crew, and the many that contributed in any way they could, including cash donations. We appreciate the support from the following local businesses: Charles Family IGA; Giant Tiger; McGoey Market; Peter Hogan Water Services; and Wakefield General Store. We sincerely appreciate all your support and generosity. Save the date and join us again next year: Sept. 25th, 2027.
ANNUAL GENERAL Meeting – The Central Gatineau Arena Association will hold its AGM Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. at the arena in Low. All are welcome to attend.
NOTICES
COMMUNITY FOOD Pantry – Located at Wakefield Anglican Church. Call or text Eva at 613-795-8221 or Jeannie at 819-664-5058, or email foodpantrywakefield@gmail.com.
AA MEETING – Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 p.m. at Eglise La Pêche, 889 Ch. Riverside. All Welcome. “The only requirement for AA membership is a desire to stop drinking.” wakefieldaa@gmail.com
COMING EVENTS
SPOOKY VIBES – DJ night for teens at La Fab sur Mill. October 30 from 7 to 10 p.m. Details and tickets here.
NOVEMBER 15 fundraiser at Black Sheep to support the 2027 staging of Brian Doyle’s Mary Ann Alice. Tickets/details here.
ANGLICAN SUNDAY WORSHIP 9 a.m. St. Mary Magdalene (537 Route 105, Chelsea, accessible venue); 11:15 a.m. Good Shepherd (693 Riverside, Wakefield). Everyone is welcome.
GRACE UNITED CHURCH invites you to Sunday worship. A warm welcome to all! 11 a.m. each Sunday at 537 Quebec Rte. 105, Chelsea.
BUY & SELL
BLUE JAY Starter Kit – $69.95 for 1 peanut bird feeder + 1 bag whole peanuts. Helps calm your other feeders. FREE Chelsea delivery (J9B). 873-671-2182 birdfeedercanada.ca
BOOK NOOK – Thanks to your donations of current books in excellent condition we have an eclectic and ever changing array of gently used books in French and English and only two prices – Adult books $5/$2 kids. This ongoing fundraiser for our volunteer-run library helps us a lot. bibliowakefieldlibrary.ca
BUYING DANISH, Scandinavian, mid-century furniture and lamps. Teak, walnut, rosewood. Unsure what you have? Send photos: text: 613-791-6911 – email: markleahy459@gmail.com
CLASSES & CAMPS
WRITING WORKSHOP – Infinite Dance: Chelsea writing experience with author Jennifer Hatt. Prompts and explorations for all writing levels. Saturday, Oct. 17, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. $75. Light refreshments provided, or bring your own. 10 spots. Register or inquire: findingmariabook@gmail.com.
MOVE AND GROOVE – Dance fitness at the Wakefield Community Centre, Tuesdays at 10 a.m., starting Oct. 13. Email hfarrow672@gmail.com for more information.
MEDITATION – Gentle, secular guided meditation at Biblio Wakefield Library Tuesdays, Sept. 15 to Nov. 3, 4:30–5:30 p.m. Free. Beginners and experienced meditators welcome. bibliowakefieldlibrary.ca
EMPLOYMENT
THE LOW DOWN IS HIRING. We’re seeking a Client Services Coordinator to join our team to help manage subscriptions, classifieds, support customer relationships, and keep our administrative processes running smoothly. If you’re tech-savvy, organized, and passionate about local news, we’d love to hear from you! More details here.
RENTALS
SHARED HOUSE – Bright southwest view, doorstep trail network, gardens, woodstove, baseboards. Eight minutes from roundabout. Available now or Jan. Kijiji Ad 1744606324. 819-661-0858
2-BEDROOM CONDO – Light-filled ground-floor end unit in Wakefield Hills, walking distance to village amenities. 1.5 bathrooms, 1,375 sq. ft., spacious principal room, oak floors, recent appliances, in-unit laundry, and A/C. Walk-out deck backs onto woods. Energy-efficient heat pump, radiant floors, triple-glazed windows, and heat-exchange ventilation. Reserved parking. Available Dec. 1; mid-month occupancy possible. $2,300/month. Text 202-236-0149.
WATERFRONT CHELSEA – large 1br, furnished, equipped, heated, very private, dock. Weekly or until end October. 819-827-5087
SERVICES
PLUMBER AVAILABLE – New installs and repairs: “Royal Flush Plumbing”. Friendly, reliable, honest and affordable plumber. Servicing Western Quebec. Call for free estimate – Johnathan 343-558-0844
PROFESSIONAL WINDOW CLEANING – Enjoy your coffee. Lavage de vitres ALTA. 819-801-4448 altaservices.ca
INNER WORK – Done the work, but still feel stuck? Get to the heart of what’s really going on through a thoughtful, non-directive conversation. Learn more: http://www.innerworkholistic.com
HOUSE CLEANING available. Call Sue 819-456-4189.
ROOFING/CHIMNEY repairs and carpentry, cement/stone work. 40 years experience. Free estimates. 819-457-2224 Denis.
PERSONAL SUPPORT Worker – Diplomas in psychoeducation and massage therapy. 20+ years experience and references available. Call or text 613-805-8523.
FREE-RANGE Pork – 1/2 or full pig custom cut per your requests. Call Pierre – Ferme Peabody Farm, 613-558-4517
LICENSED TRAPPER – Nuisance beavers. Licensed in Quebec. Free consultation. Call 613-293-8326.
GREEN CLEANING Services – Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, move in/out and one time cleanings. Please call 514-232-7511 or email cleangreen.ashley@gmail.com.
FJH CONSTRUCTION – General Contractor. Quality work, reasonable price, developer, excavation, demolition and new builds. Servicing Chelsea/Wakefield/Gatineau. 613-276-2876 fjh.1.construction@gmail.com RBQ#57992372.
FJH ELECTRIC – Certified master electrician. Quality work, reasonable price. Serving Chelsea/Wakefield/Gatineau. 613-276-2876; fjh.electric@gmail.com. RBQ License #5638-9240-01.
PINEVIEW TREE services and property maintenance. Free estimates. Fully insured. Cutting, pruning, removals, trimming of trees. Brush chipping, lot clearing, and cedar hedge trimming. Cell 819-664-3531.
INTERIOR PAINTING – Get it painted before Christmas. 25 years experience. Call today. John 613-722-2882.
MAT’S GARAGE DOOR Repairs and Installation. I also offer mobile RV, boat and auto detailing! www.matsmobiledetailing.ca 819-650-3646.
NEED A Website? Store? IT help? AI? 30+ years’ experience. Call Matthew 613-915-8875 or flewid.ca
SNOW BLOWER tune-ups/repairs. Pick up/delivery available. Reasonable rates. Fast service. 30 years experience 819-457-1967.
WINDOW CLEANING, eavestrough and siding cleaning. Wakefield area. References. Contact 819-459-1130 sydavey@gmail.com