On the music scene: A variety of classical concerts presented in various locales inthe Laurentians throughout the summer. Consult the program here: http://www.concertshautes-laurentides.com/en/schedule.html

The Mont Tremblant Festi-Jazz kicks off its 3rd edition of 40 concerts from August 12 to 15 with up and coming Quebec star Barbara Secours and her quartet. View the complete program at www.jazzmttremblant.com

Check Shawn Clément's new web site for golf lessons and tips online at http://shawnclementgolf.com/. His latest DVD is hot off the press. The new and improved 5 disc (5 hour) DVD series is so complete, that it includes both You-Tube information for the last 4 years and the original DVD series; all done in priority sequence in 5 minute bite size segments to allow you to digest and review with ease; this is our finest work to date and all is done in BROADCAST QUALITY video, audio and editing.

L'Escalope restaurant now offers Bring your own wine to accompany their consistently delicious menu now offered à la carte. The famous salad bar is always a favourite.

After an active day outdoors, enjoy the 5@7 menu at $23 plus taxes, served al fresco from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Les Copains d'abord, www.copainsdabordtremblant.com/

The Barn Gallery at the Grand Lodge features local artists including Margo Chick, Holly Freisen, Dominique Marchand and Sue Quarles plus sculptors Bruno Dufour and Luis Paniagua. Drop in and purchase a unique piece of art. http://www.artistesdemonttremblant.com/

The famous pottery show 1001 Pots is now on in Val David until August 15. Start your Christmas shopping early! www.1001pots.com