April 7.  Radford Hospital Auxiliary presents a "Night of Music", at Bristol Town Hall, at 7.00 pm.  Light refreshments.Admission$5.00. 

April 7-8-9.  The Aylmer Arts Council presents its Spring Art Exhibit, bringing together the works of 21 artists of the region (including Linda Bergeron Baril, Magda Hanna Kerba, Audrey Kimpton Langlois, Danita Larin Poelzer, Brian Seed and Laura Sheppard). At Centre Aydelu, 94 du Patrimoine, Aylmer. Friday, April 7, 7.00-9.30 pm. Saturday, April 8, 11.00 am.-5.00 pm. Sunday, April 9, 10.00am.-5.00 pm.

April 12.  “Aylmer’s place in Canada’s history”.  A talk by Enid Page, of the Aylmer Heritage Association, at 7.00 pm. Place: the Association’s premises in the Old Methodist Chapel, 495 Aylmer Road (entrance on Golf Street). (819) 684-6809  heritage.aylmer@magma.ca 

Entertainment at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 33, 59 Bancroft, Aylmer.Thursday nights.
April 6. Hickory.
April 13. Hugh Scott, country singer from Luskville.
April 20. John Henri & guests.
Full meal at 6.00 pm.  Cost: $6.00. Entertainment at 7.30 pm.
Saturday, April 15.  "Western Night", with entertainment by Al Visser, originally from Aylmer.  Dinner at 6.00 pm.
Tickets: $10.00.For information call (819) 684-7063.

April 7. Galerie McKenzie Marcotte presents Coastal Observations, an exhibition of recent oil paintings by Shawn McNevin, of Chelsea Vernissage at 7.00 pm.
In 2005 Shawn McNevin returned to the west coast of Newfoundland, spending half a year exploring and painting the varied contours and colours, the atmosphere and light of the rugged coastal landscape.
 26 Sully Road,Wakefield.The gallery is open weekends from 10 am to 5 pm and at all other times by chance or by appointment, by calling (819) 459-3164 or email mcmar@magma.ca.

April 8.  Shawville/Clarendon Firemen's Ball, at Shawville Lions Hall.  9.00 pm. to 1.30 am.Music by Foundation Band.  Door prizes.  Lunch served.Tickets $5.00, can be obtained from any fireman or at the door.

April 10.  Armstrong Heritage Farm Annual General Meeting.  In Dr. S.E. McDowell School Cafeteria. At 7.00 pm. (See also under April 19).

Wednesday, April 12
Aylmer's Place in Canada's History
7:00 p.m.
Local historian Enid Page will talk about Aylmer's history, drawing on rare material from the archives of the Aylmer Heritage Association. In English Old Methodist Chapel 495 Aylmer Road entrance on Golf Street Aylmer (Gatineau)

Chelsea Books, at 101 Old Chelsea Road, is hosting an exhibition of the work of seven tapestry artists from the area, who have been studying with Thoma Ewen, artistic director of the Moon Rain Centre for Tapestry Arts.  Ms. Ewen says: "They're all from Wakefield, Chelsea, Kazabazua.  Many are professional artists, we have a musician and an anthropologist." On April 8 the artists will be there in person, from 2.00 to 5.00 pm.  Everyone is welcome.

April 15.  Hugh Scott, country singer from Luskville.  At the River Club Rivière, Portage du Fort, 3.00-7.00 pm. For information call (819) 647-5399.