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J4 - 'WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE THIS MONTH" â€" §qe us on ‘www.slouffvilleonline.corn' To the Editor. Building fund a benefit Once again. Parkview Home wishes to thank all the community groups who have been so supportive of our Can‘ng into the Ntune campaign. Over the last few months the Men of Note, Suburbanaires and Mellotones have performed at benefit concerts. and the Stouffville Horticultural Society sponsored an informative and entertaining speaking event with Mark Cullen. All From page l3 As loni Mitchell once sang, “You don't know what you've got till it‘s gone, you pave paradise. put up a parking lot”. I sincerely hope that town council will demonstrate the leadership and foresight to develop Stouffville to Its full potential without allowing over-development of housing and big business interests Stouffville genefic? HT! Toni Wayne Stouflville ”H" mm proceeds from these events have gone to the Parkvlew Home building fund. Music Mania has also committed a portion of their proceeds this year to Parkview. The Celebration of Spring dinner and silent auction raised $10,000 thanks to generous donations from local businesses and the, help of many volunteers The Bach to Blues Company provided a wonderful after- dinner concert: Erik Patterson and his colleague Trevor Gaincola from the Humber College music program enhanced the meal with a very professional performance of iazz guitar music. I have also observed that these events are great community bulldlng experiences as we draw on local talent. Joanna Reesor-McDowell Director. Resource Development Pam Home Parkview wishes to express deep appreciation to all who have given their time so generously for these events. They are helping the building fund to grow steadlly. 1 OT Connoisseurs of classic cars are In for a big treat. On May 30. Willow Springs Winery will host the Corvette Club. which will display between (>0 and 75 beautiful automobiles at the Stouffville winery to raise funds for Camp Oochigeas, a residential summer camp for young people with cancer. Radio station Foxy 88.5 FM will broadcast live during the event. which runs from I to 4 pm. at 5572 Bethesda Rd. between Ninth Line and Highway 48. Everyone is welcome to attend, It's that time of year when a flock of SM is about to descend on downtown Stouffville. The Business Improvement Area's annual Tribute to the King takes place lune II and i2 in Memorial Park. where the picnic shelterwill be home to all the performers who will once again attend what they call the 'friendly festival'. This event is one of the only Elvis festivals in existence that is nonâ€" competitive, allowing participating singers to have lun in a relaxed. welcoming environment Thi< year the picnic Shelter will be transformed into a glitzy showcase for performers and Will also prOVIde a comfortable seating area for the audience As well, visitors are welcome to bnng Ihelr own lawn chairs There will be an informal meet and greet session with the artists on Friday night, when you can sing in the gazebo or party in the park and enloy sneak pre-show performances. On Saturday. look out for our Elvis parade to the park. where the afternoon matinee starts at l pm. and ends at 5 pm Grab a bite to eat and head back to the park {or an outstanding Corvettes at Willow Springs to benefit cancer camp Fan Agility Classes are NEW CLASS STARTING THE END OF MAY 0 ExceIlent Exercise 0 Promotes good bonding between dogs and owners 0 Teach your dog basic agility commands Stouflville Celebrates Return Of The King Hows: Monday to Friday 7am-7pm 905-642-8289 wwkwnkahootuom 6389 Maln St. MMOMQ) - show on Saturday night from 7‘to l I pm. The word has been spread by the event's new sponsor, AMI350 Oldies Station. who are holding a lost lyn’cs contest during the week of May 24â€"28. Listeners calling in with correct answers are eligible to win a family p an Elvis Tâ€"shirt In the week prior to the festival. listen up for one of 22 commercials inviting folks from far and wide to come and discover downtown Stouffville and attend our star- studded event. Don't forget to study your Elvis trivia and get set to win a great piece of memorabilia during performances in the park on Saturday, lune l2. And kids. like the King, get the pass to ElvisFest and Willow Springs. owned by Mario and lulie Testa, is a family-run business located on beautiful farmland. with l l acres of vineyard in production. Among the featured grape varieties are Chardonnay, Geisenheim 3l8, Seyval Blanc. Lucy Kuhlman. Baco Noir and Gamay Nolr. Tours of the winery, which is wheelchair accessible can be arranged by calling 905-642-9463. Later this summer. two of Willow Springs' fine wines will be offered for sale at the LCBO. by Ruth LeBIan}; royal treatment when they play at the bouncing castle and special children's area set up adjacent to the performance area Moms and dads can enjoy the musrc while keeping an eye on their children Little Elvis will do the King of rock ’n' roll proud, and Collingwood winner Paul Ross will have you dancmg on the grass Newcomers to this special group of artists will also appear. knowing that they will be greeted with a warm Stouffville welcome A great group of female singers called The Memphis Motion will be back. singing their hearts out as a group and also providing back-up vocals for a number of performers Over 20 artists. representing all the ages and stages ol Elvis Presley's career. will belt out those great hipâ€"shaking tunes for everyone to enjoy Call your friends and neighbours and come out for a celebration of good music and good times in downtown Stouffville. For more information. or to participate or lend a helping hand, call 905-640-0749. JUNE 2005