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Bryan Moyer Suderman of Whitchurch-Stouflville is one of 14 musical acts con- firmed for Comstock at Willowgrove Aug. 9. A variety of food will be available. BY ALYSHIA HIGGINS It’s time to open your ears, in more ways than one. The inaugural Comstock festival is taking place Aug. 9 in Whitchurch- Stoufl'ville, boasting of good food and quality music. \ * -~ ~ ~. “It's a music festival for anyone and everyone,” said Allan Reesorâ€"McDowell, one of the organizers. “We’re going to have lots of good food for everyone." The event runs from 10 am. until 10 pm. at Willowgrove, 11737 McCowan Rd, just south of Stouffville Road. At least 14 acts will perform, includ- ing Blank Blue Skye, Bryan Moyer Sud- erman. Joel Kroeker and Crush Luther. Besides the wide variety of music, ranging from folk to punk rock to reg- gae, an assortment of ethnic food will also be served. The menu includes homemade ice cream and Canadian. Chinese, Salvadorian, Colombian and Mediterranean favourites. And com, too, of course. Ticket buyers can swim from noon to 6 pm. in the pool on site, provided they bring their own bathing suit and towel. Y6u can bring basketballs, baseball equipment and Frisbees to take part in games. 7 v The festival is being organized by Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) Ontario, a relief development and peace organization. MCC is partnering with Willowgrove and ODE Productions to Food, music cooking at inaugural Cornstock COMING UP A look ahead in Whitchurchâ€"Stouflville EDI TOR 'S PICK put the festival on. MCC's objectives include sending assistance to communities recovering from wars and natural disasters, encour- aging and supporting local churches in their quest to provide food, health care and education to community members and educating people on how to create peace in their communities. “MCC does a variety of things," Mr. Reesor-McDowell said. “The programs range from refugee resettlement to working internationally, development work, food and security projects." The festival is aimed not only at those connected with the Mennonite church. but the entire community. “We want this to be a welcoming event for anyone in the community," he said. “We’re (also) trying to find ways of getting younger people involved in MCC.” ’ The event will go on rain or shine. Participants are asked not to smoke, drink, do drugs or bring pets. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. A family of four will pay $35. Organizers are looking for volunteers to help with security, parking, cleaning and food. D Go to mcc.org/ontario/comstock 0! call 1-800â€"313-6226 for tickets or infonnation. "FAST FORWARD: THROUGH A CHILD’S EYES” Come and let 11â€"year old Annie tell you what it was like to grow up in the late 18005. School. play. work, rest. family. community. her future. See inside Annie's world! “Hannah” 8: “Olivia”â€" Annie’s younger sisters Whitchurchâ€"Stouffville Museum’s Annual Exhibit Whitebread’s Art Camp August 11 - 15 Lemonville Community Centre 9:00-3:00 Cost $130/child. Pre~registration is required! On display until September 12(1). Ages 8-11 Come and enjoy the gardens at the Museum! Our vegetable gardens at the Log Cabin and Brown House are bursting with heirloom plants. Prefer flowers? We have those too. Make it a family day: bring a picniq, tour your museum and enjoy the gardens! Have questions about what's planted? Staff will be glad to share their knowledge ofthese heritage treasures! iat’s On in Thursday, Aug. 21 12:00-4:45 pm Cost $47.25 Pre-registration is required. A Summer Afternoon Pilgrimage to the Himalayas A film screening as a spiritual journey with Victor Demko A WMâ€"Mune. Thursday, ‘luly3l.'2008 entertainment to provide fun for the 35th Annual Antique Classic Car Show Sunday, August 10, 2008 11:00am â€" 4:00pm loin us as Exhibitors from across southern Ontario display their prized antique classic cars. Food available in the Tea Room or hot offthe BBQ. Historic buildings are open with heritage demonstra- tions, children's activities and live $12.00 per family of up to 4 Rain date: August 17th St. John Ambulance Babysitting Course Saturday, September 13 9:45-4:45 pm Age 11 1/2 + Cost $55 Preâ€"registratton is required! (children under 7 free Admission: $5.00 whole familv 2008