Lifestyle

The Estaire-Wanup Volunteer Fire Brigade is raising funds through its fourth annual festival, Music on the Grass. According to a press release from event co-ordinator and fire chief Gord Hall, Music on the Grass is run entirely by volunteers.

Gordon Davidson holds onto a bouquet of festive balloons while sitting on an inflatable bouncy structure. He is inviting people to come out to Extendicare Falconbridge’s Annual Summer Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 11, between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Sometimes it is difficult for Bob Bannister to get around. But when he’s on a cruise ship, he can see new parts of the world, meet new people and wheel anywhere he wants to go.

Greater Sudbury entertainment listings for the week of August 5. To post your listing, e-mail [email protected] , phone 673-5667 ext. 377, fax 673-4352. Include high-resolution images, minimum 500 kb.

The Austrian Ambassador to Canada, Werner Brandstetter, recently visited Greater Sudbury. He has been the Austrian Ambassador to Canada since 2008. Prior to his post in Canada, he served as ambassador to Brazil for four years.

Greater Sudbury community calendar for the week of August 5. To put your listing on this board post it online or e-mail [email protected] , phone 673-5667 ext. 373, fax 673-4352. All locations for Sudbury unless otherwise indicated.

Market-fresh food isn’t enough for some. Lark Fairgrieve, also known as Farmer Lark, likes her vegetables straight from the ground.

Cinéfest Sudbury, which takes place from Sept. 18-26, is opening its 22nd season with a film sure to spark interest in a hockey-loving city like Sudbury. Score: A Hockey Musical will kick off the festival Sept. 18.

Gentleman Husbands and their “rootsy rock n' roll” sound will fill the Townehouse Tavern July 30. “It should be a good, loud, rock n' roll show,” Ryan Hutcheson, the band's lead guitarist said.

Greater Sudbury is more than rock town, according to Jason Lafauci, owner of Omerta Records. “Sudbury is vibrant right now in the entertainment industry,” he said. “We have a record label here in Sudbury now that's home-based.