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THE GARLIC FESTIVAL, hosted by the Ukrainian Seniors, will take place Sunday, Aug. 24 in downtown Sudbury. For more information, phone Linda Roussell at 673-7404. calendar of events summer 2008 Northern Ontario’s largest GEM, MINERAL, FOSSIL, BEAD AND ROCK CRAFT SHOW and sale will take place July 18, 19 and 20 at Carmichael Arena on Bancroft Dr. For more information, contact Ed Debicki at 522-5140. ART M US IC F EST I VA LS THE ART GALLERY OF SUDBURY on John St. presents Off the Wall, May 30- July 13, an eclectic exhibition of objects d’art from the permanent collection. The 31st annual LA CLOCHE ART SHOW will take place July 5 to 13 at the Whiteﬁsh Falls Community Centre in Whiteﬁsh Falls. LA GALERIE DU NOUVEL-ONTARIO at 174 Elgin St., is dedicated to the promotion and the diffusion of contemporary art in an experimental matter. The gallery offers a series of exposures, special projects, as well as artistic talks and evenings. From May 30 to June 28, work by Annie Pelletier. Phone 673-4927 for more information. LOU GRAMM, lead singer of Foreigner, will be playing at the Sudbury Arena July 27 at 7:30 pm. For ticket information, phone 671-3000 or visit www.greatersudbury.ca. Former students of LIVELY HIGH SCHOOL return Aug. 7 and 8 for a 50th reunion. For more information, phone the school at 692-3671. SUDBURY HIGH SCHOOL celebrates its 100th anniversary, from July 31 to Aug. 3. Events will include a golf tournament, a wine and cheese reception, a dance and a variety show. Phone 674-7551 or visit the website at www.sssreunion2008.com. THE SUDBURY PANHELLENIC SOCCER TOURNAMENT is the largest youth competitive soccer tournament in Northern Ontario. It will take place July 25-27. The popularity of the tournament has grown steadily over the last decade. Over 80 teams and 1,500 players are expected to take part. For more information, contact Carol Persi at 523-0419. “We stand on guard for thee.” CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS will be held July 1 at Sudbury Arena and Science North. The annual ITALIAN FESTIVAL features regional food fair, a pageant and entertainment July 3-6. For more information, phone 675-1357. DON MCLEAN (American Pie) will headline Northern Lights Festival Boréal July 4, 5 and 6 at Bell Park. Weekend passes are on sale now at the festival ofﬁce on Grey St. The DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL will be held July 11, 12 and 13 at Bell Park. Look out for various events and FABULOUS BLUEBERRIES at various venues throughout Sudbury during the Blueberry Festival July 13-20. For more information, contact Stacie Quinn at 673-4463. Celebrate Greek culture, cuisine, dance, music and tradition at the GREEK FESTIVAL July 25 to 27. Capreol residents celebrate CAPREOL DAYS Civic Holiday weekend, Aug. 1-4. SUMMERFEST, music and fun for the entire family, will take place Aug. 21 to 24 at Bell Park. REUN ION S SP E CIAL IN T ERES T S P ORT S Every Thursday night (9 pm) in July and August, Gordon’s Park, on Highway 6, Tehkummah, Manitoulin Island, offers a program that includes an orientation into ASTRONOMY, preview of astrophotography pictures, detailed review of astronomy posters on planets, northern lights and solar systems, as well as instructions on the use of a planisphere to ﬁnd objects in the night sky. The NORTHERN ONTARIO RAILROAD MUSEUM in Capreol is open from June 1 to Aug. 31. It is closed Mondays, but open Tuesday through Sunday from 11 am to 4 pm. For more information, phone 858-5050. BLUES FOR FOOD, hosted by the Rotary Club of Sudbury, will take place June 21 in downtown Sudbury. Local blues musicians take it to the street to raise money and non-perishables for the Sudbury Food Bank. 62 Sudbury Living Summer 2008

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