By all these lovely tokens
September days are here,
With summer’s best of weather
And autumn’s best of cheer.
                               
                                Helen Hunt Jackson

September 1.  Exhibition of pastels by Carla Bertrand.  At the Café Les Saisons until November.  The Café is located at 232 Old Chelsea Road, Chelsea.
For information call (819) 827-3303. 

September 2. The Aylmer Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion hosts a performance by Pam & Doug, composers of the song “9/11”. 
For information call: (819) 684-7063. 

September 2-6.  Shawville Fair. 
Events include performers from the Pontiac and elsewhere.

September 3. The King’s Kids Puppet Show, 6:30 pm. Entertainment featuring Mick Armitage Band, Ambush and Michelle Wright, 7-9 p.m. 
September 4.  Afternoon: Ash Circle Fire Performers, King’s Kids Puppet Show, Sharey and Carey Rosietoes Clowns, sponsored by Beauce Carnaval..   Entertainment featuring D.W. James, Gospel  Group sponsored by the Pontiac Clergy Association, 1-5 p.m.  Entertainment featuring D.W. James, Emerson Drive, , Mick Arnitage Band,
7 p.m. to 1 a.m.
September 5.  Afternoon: Ash Circle Fire Performers, King’s Kids Puppet Show, Sharey and Carey Rosietoes Clowns, sponsored by Beauce Carnaval., Ladysmith Oktoberfest Dancers. Entertainment featuring Mick Armitage Band, Town Pant, Willie Nelson Tribute, 1-5 p.m. Bowe Brothers and Caroline Dawn Johnson. 7 p.m. to 12 a.m.
September 6. Afternoon: King’s Kids Puppet Show.  Entertainment featuring  Mick Armitage Band, 1-5 p.m.
Pay-One-Price Admission (includes all rides, exhibits, shows and entertainment) Daily Pass, Ages 3+    $10.00 for Thursday, Friday and Monday;  $12.00 for Saturday and Sunday.  *Children under 3 riding Midway Rides must pay admission. For information call/fax: (819) 647-3213 or email: shawvillefair@storm.ca

September 5.  Amplify 819 and Redefine Records present the following bands: Haddonfield, The Fully Down, Dead Letter Depot, The Less You Know and In Safe Hands.  At the Recreational Activities Centre, 455 Hillcrest Avenue, Shawville (behind Pontiac High School).  Doors open at 6.30 pm.  Admission: $5.00. For information: visit the website www.amplify819.com.
Note.  Amplify 819 has now been on the air for three months, at 101.7 CHIP FM.  Listen every Thursday at 10.00 pm. for local and international punk and alternative rock music, and for exclusive interviews.

September 9. Hugh Scott, country singer from Luskville. At the Aylmer Legion Hall, 59 Bancroft, Aylmer Sector, Gatineau. Membership not required.   Full meal at 6.00 pm. Cost: $6.00 per person.
Entertainment starts at 7.30 pm.
For information call: (819) 684-7063.

September 11. The Aylmer Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion hosts Gary Renaud Golf, with entertainment by Hugh Scott.
For information call: (819) 684-7063.