June 16-17. Fundraiser on Friday, June 16 at The Garage in Shawville.  Starts at 7.00 pm.  Five bands: Thurside, Harmonic Distortion, Delicate Distortion, Nefarious Souls and In Safe Hands. Admission $5.00.

On Saturday, June 17 wind-up to Youth Independence Day, at The Garage. Starts at 6.00 pm. Band: Harmonic Distortion. Ages 13-17, free admission.

Shows at the River Club Rivière, Portage du Fort.From 3.00 pm. to 7.00
June 17. Hugh Scott, country singer from Luskville.
June 24. Nelson Colt.
For information call (819) 647-5399

June 17, 18 (10 am - 6 pm)
Art Discovery in the Pontiac!    The Pontiac Artists’ Studio Tour
Free Admission.
Artworks on exhibit and for sale.You are invited to view works by thirteen artists in eleven studios. All the artists in this juried event have exciting new work they are eager to reveal to the public. Brochures with maps are available at stores along Highway 148 between Aylmer and Fort Coulonge.
 For maps, brochures & information contact:www.pontiacartists.com info@pontiacartists.com (819) 455-9351

Christ Church Strawberry Social Sunday June 25^th, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.  on the lawn at 101 Symmes Street. Assorted sandwiches for lunch, Strawberry Shortcake for Dessert. Musical entertainment. Everyone Welcome. Adults $7.50  Children 6-12  $3.00., Information:  Mary Wilson 684-7351

The School's courses will be given this year from July 8 though 16 at Portage du Fort, using historical buildings such as the Portage school house.  Following the courses there will be an exhibition of the students' work and a video festival.From July 10 through 14 the young artist workshops will be held, for children aged 8 to 14.  Day fees: $35.00. Full five days: $160.00.  Workshop teachers: Valerie Bridgeman, Sher Moscaliuk, Robin Stone, Raymond Sander-Regier, Dale Shutt and Kate Aley.

Until June 30.  Underground Impressions Souterraines presents Creek Walking/Sortie Ruisseau – A Fly Fisher’s Discoveries, by Raymond Sander-Regier.  At 317 Main Street, Shawville.  Regular Summer Hours: Tuesday-Thursday and Saturday, 10.00 am. – 5.00 pm. Friday, 10.00 am. – 6.00 pm.
For information call (819) 647-5549, or e-mail raymond@sanderregier.com
Visit the website at http://www.raymond.sanderregier.com/UIS.htm
 

June 26. Lynn Miles, Lonesome Paul, at the Clocktower Brew Pub, 575 Bank Street, Ottawa, at 8.30 pm. For information call The Clocktower Brew Pub at 613-233-7489.

Entertainment at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 33, 59 Bancroft, Aylmer.
Thursday night entertainment.  Full meal deal at 6.00 pm. Cost: $6.00.  Entertainment at 7.30 pm.  Everyone welcome, no membership required. 
June 15. Cruise Control.
June 22. Mike Fahey.
June 29. Al Visser, originally from Aylmer.
For information call (819) 684-7063.

June 2. Jayne Courtney's Step Dance Recital will be held at Gracefield Community Hall at 8.00 pm.
Tickets: $7.00, available at the door. Children 12 and under, free.

June 29. Ron Moores from Cantley once again presents Back 40 Stage, hosted by Rasputins at 696 Bronson Avenue, Ottawa. At 7.30 pm. At this final performance of the season the guest is Gail Gavan, with Mike Ryan.
Tickets: $5.00 donation to CKCU radio station (93.1 FM), which regularly broadcasts Ron Moores’ Back 40 group, every Saturday at noon. For information call (613) 230-5102.

July 2. The Municipality of Allumette Island invites everyone to take part in a ceremony at Desjardinsville, commemorating the construction of the interprovincial bridges and the end of the ferry boat service between Desjardinsville and Pembroke.  This celebration of living history begins with breakfast at 8.00 am.  The Allumette Wagon Train leaves Chapeau at 10.00 am. and arrives at Desjardinsville at 11.45 am.  The Antique Car Show arrives at Desjardinsville at 10.30 am.  At 12 noon there will be a mass at Notre-Dame-du-Lac Mission Church.  Other events will be the blessing of the boats at Desjardins dock, the unveiling of a historical panel, presentations and a pow-wow of the Algonquin First Nation.  At 4.00 pm. there will be a steak barbecue (price: $15.00). Activities will include a bake sale, crafts, quilting, art exhibition, exhibition of antique farm equipment and chidren's games. Visitors are encouraged to bring old family photos, family trees, musical instruments and lawn chairs.  Food and refreshments available all day.

For tickets and information call (819) 689-2242 or (819) 689-2410.

July 14-15-16. Shawville Country Music Jamboree at the Armstrong Heritage Farm, on Highway 148 beside Shawville Chrysler. Music by The W.R.D. Band, Howard Hayes and The Country Drifters, Don Cochrane, Dennis Whitty, the Bowes Brothers and Gail Gavan.
For information call (819) 647-6563 or visit the Armstrong Heritage Farm website at www.armstrongheritagefarm.com

July 6.  Performance in the Concert in the Park series, in Fitzroy Provincial Park, Fitzroy Harbour.  From 6.00 pm. to 9.00 pm. Music by the Mick Armitage Band and Guests.  West Carleton Youth Barbecue at 6.00 pm. Free entrance, bring lawn chairs.  No pets, no alcohol, children welcome.
For information call (613) 226-9178 or visit the website at www.mickarmitageband.com