Take a warm summer night, add in a backyard and a few local bands, and not only do you have Rock the Patio, an August 18 event in Hanmer, but you also have a fundraiser for the Sudbury Food Bank. “A close friend, prior to us knowing them, had a hard time, financially, and they relied a lot on the food bank,” said Chesi Hall, organizer of the grassroots event. “So we're supporting this person and other people by doing this.
It’s also a chance to showcase the talent of new bands in Sudbury, including Hall’s brother’s band, Brother Stone. “We give bands an opportunity to put themselves out there, and this year, we're hoping to do as good, if not better,” she said.“We are asking for a donation of a non-perishable food item or cash donation as a ticket,” said Hall. “We want to give back to the community we love and that we grew up in.”