July 1.  Quyon holds its first Canada Day parade, followed by Canadian flag raising ceremony at Quyon Ferry. Fireworks at dusk.For information call Curtis Hudson at (819) 458-1630 or Vikki Richardson at (819) 458-2224.

July 1. Canada Day in Shawville
8.00-10.30 am. Community breakfast (Lions' Hall).
12.00-1.00 pm. Music with Simon Clarke in front of the Library/Archives.
1.00 pm. Canada Day Parade, organized by the Lions' Club.
Starts at LaSalle Bus and ends at the Fairgrounds.
2.30-3.30 pm. Music with Simon Clarke at the Fairgrounds.
3.00 pm. Soap Box Derby (Hill on Victoria Avenue).
9.30 pm. (dusk): Fireworks.
Organized and supervised by the Shawville-Clarendon Volunteer Fire Department. Free camping at Mill Park.

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 15. Open house at the George Bryson Cultural House, 314 Highway 148, Mansfield.  2.00-9.00 pm.  Music with orchestra, casino, crafts, auction, games for children, refreshments.  Bring lawn chairs or blankets.

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