Lifestyle

BY JUDI KOSKI Sunday, Aug. 24 marks the 17th annual Canadian Garlic Festival in Sudbury. The Ukrainian Senior's Centre will be hosting the festival at the Centre at 30 Notre Dame Ave., with some events being held at Memorial Park in Sudbury.

BY SABRINA BYRNES From redneck surfing to the ugliest butt crack contest, the Redneck Games were in full swing Saturday afternoon, as the Nairn Centre community gathered together to show their support for two young children in medical need.

Theatre Cambrian's executive director, Mark Mannisto, announced that tickets for the company's next dinner-theatre, Arsenic and Old Lace, are now on sale. The show will run on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 5 and 6 as well as Friday and Saturday, Sept.

BY JUDI KOSKI In the summer of 2007 the classic rock band Bend of Elbow played at a party at 300 Elbow Lake Rd., in Estaire.

By JUDI KOSKI Hanmer native Darlene Bourdeau is a rising star in the modelling world. For the past three years this 15-year-old has been on an incredible journey and now she's set her sights on the international stage.

By Liz Fleming Reached the point where the kids would rather go to the dentist than on a family holiday? It may be time to rethink your vacation plans.

The lineup for Summerfest 2008, which takes place Aug. 21 - 24 in Bell Park, is so large it requires two main stages. Finger 11  headlines Summerfest. Also appearing during the weekend is illScarlet, the Joys, and Low Level Flight.

The British Antiques Roadshow will pay a visit to Sudbury this fall. The popular television program will be at Market Square Sept. 20 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Sept. 21 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

BY BILL BRADLEY The restoration of Junction Creek in Greater Sudbury has been such a success that it will be documented in a film. It will be used as an example of what community groups can do to restore damaged ecosystems.

Ceramic tile is a popular choice for kitchens and bathrooms, but tile is popping up in unconventional places such as family rooms, dining rooms, home offices, media rooms and exterior patios and entrances.