Oak Ridges Lions Club Annual Fair June 19 to 21 2009

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Welcome to the Oak Ridges Lions Club Family Fair!

Join us at this year's Oak Ridges Lions Club Family Fair for lots more fun! The Oak Ridges Lions Club Family Fair has grown into a three day event so mark Friday June 19, Saturday June 20th & Sunday June 21st on your calendars! What's New This Year? Back by popular request, the Midway carnival rides and fun foods, to be enjoyed by fair patrons of all ages. The rides will compliment many other exciting activities such as clowns, jugglers, games, live music acts, sports skills, BBQs, fire trucks, and much more. All of this excitement will be in effort to bring Oak Ridges together along with raising funds for the local chapter of the Lions Club. We are also very excited to announce that this year's fair will have free gate admission for all!

 

 

About the Fair

Who hosts the Fair? The Fair is hosted and presented by the Oak Ridges Lions Club. The event is run completely by volunteers who just want to help bring some smiles to as many faces as they can while making Oak Ridges a better place for all to work, live and play.     Meet our Sponsors: This fair would not be possible if not for the generous donations of our sponsors who are as follows:   ·         Tow n of Richmond Hill ·         Armour Heights Developments ·         Shore Tilbe Irwin & Partner Architects ·         Wild Wing – Oak Ridges ·         Scotiabank – Oak Ridges ·         Four Valley Excavating and Grading ·         Heathwood Homes ·         Valdor Engineering Ltd. ·         Humprey Planning ·         Best Limosine Company ·         UPS – Oak Ridges ·         Dominos Pizza – Oak Ridges ·         Al Anater Restaurant ·         Master Mechanic – Richmond Hill ·         Cosmo Music ·         Nick and Mira’s No Frills – Oak Ridges ·         O.K.Tire – Oak Ridges ·         Sommerville Dance Studio   We would also like to that the following businesses for their generous donations to the Oak Ridges Lions Family Fair:   ·         Home Hardware – Oak Ridges ·         Good Year – Oak Ridges ·         Felini’s Restaurant – Oak Ridges ·         Oregano North – Oak Ridges ·         Sommerville Dance Academy ·         Arthur Murray Dance Studios – Oak Ridges ·         Home Depot – North Richmond Hill (Leslie and Elgin Mills) ·         Curves – Oak Ridges ·         Sunset Grill – Oak Ridges ·         Animal Hospital of Oak Ridges ·         Oak Ridges Food Market ·         Fanny Nails ·         OK Tire – Oak Ridges ·         “Grand" Piano & Organ House, Inc ·         Body Dialogue ·         Tru-Beauty Spa and Boutique ·         Pizza House ·         Rogers ·         Pino Jewelry – Oak Ridges

 

When Does the Fair Start?

 

The 6th annual Oak Ridges Lions Family Fair is a multiple day event from Friday, June 19th to Sunday, June 21st at Ozark Park, 70 Old Colony Road in Oak Ridges (Richmond Hill). The Fair hours will be Fri: 6pm-10pm, Sat: 10am-10pm, Sun: 11am-6pm.

 

History of the Fair

The history of the Oak Ridges Club Family Fair is one that is long and storied. As with many communities many years ago, the Town of Oak Ridges and surrounding areas would host a country fair. It was an agriculture-based fair held for years and it was able to bring the small farming communities together. Into the fifties, the Fair evolved into one that was hosted by the Oak Ridges Lions Club. For several years, the Lions Club would bring the community together for 2 or 3 days of fun at the corners of Yonge St and King Side Road. Old 16mm film from the those days is still around showing hundreds of people coming to the Fair to enjoy mechanical rides, midway games, live music and much more. Unfortunately, this vision of the Oak Ridges Fair died away about the time Oak Ridges was amalgamated with the Town of Richmond Hill in 1971. Fast-forward to October 2003. Chris Stewart, a resident of Oak Ridges, had the idea that he wanted to bring the Oak Ridges community together.  Together with the Oak Ridges Lions Club, the Oak Ridges Lions Club  Family Fair was re-born.

 

Feature Presentation:  Earth Rangers The Oak Ridges Lions Club is proud to present the Earth Rangers.   Earth Rangers are an interactive team who are sure to engage your passion for animals and the environment.   “Earth Rangers believes that children have both the power and desire to change the world and the right to inherit a healthy planet. We are an innovative charitable organization with a mission to inspire children with a lasting passion to build a better future – a green future in which today’s children are transformed from being the chief inheritors of environmental damage into a powerful and determined part of the solution. We are combining kids’ passion for animals and the environment with their love of entertainment, to engage and motivate millions of children. Through our live shows children gain the knowledge, skills and tools necessary to have a genuine and measurable impact on the natural world and their own future.” “Come out and meet the Animal Ambassadors, enjoy green-themed activities and learn more about conservation and maintaining a sustainable lifestyle.” The Animal Ambassadors will be at the fair on Saturday, June 20th. www.earthrangers.org

 

Feature Presentation:  Mad Science The Oak Ridges Lions Club is proud to present Mad Science.   “Mad Science® is the world’s leading science enrichment provider. We deliver unique, hands on science experiences for children that are as entertaining as they are educational. Mad Science is proud to introduce millions of children to a world of discovery while sparking their imagination. Mad Science encourages scientific literacy in children in an age when science is as vital as reading, writing and arithmetic. http://www.madscience.org/aboutus/index.aspx?lang=1

 

Feature Presentation:  Sciensational Sssnakes!! The Oak Ridges Lions Club is proud to present Sciensational Sssnakes!!!   “Sciensational Sssnakes!! provides hands-on education about reptiles and amphibians for the young and the young at heart. Our shows feature an informal lecture about the animals, their ecology and conservation issues as well as a session in which participants are able to interact, touch and hold the animals. Our programs feature live animals that are safe, friendly and easy to handle. Many of them are native Ontario species, some of which are now endangered in the wild, and rarely seen. Sciensational Sssnakes!! maintains the most complete collection of Ontario reptile and amphibian species in the province, which allows unparalleled opportunities to learn about these animals and the challenges we face to ensure their survival in the future. “ http://www.scisnake.com/

 

 

 

 

What to do at the Fair The Oak Ridges Lions Club Family Fair will have a wide array of activities for all ages to do and enjoy.   The mechanical rides will be running Friday night until 10:00, all day Saturday until 10:00, and Sunday until 6:00.  Here is a list of highlighted activities (subject to changes): ·         Lots of local food including Oak Ridges Lions Club Barbeque, Dominos Pizza, Al Anater middle eastern cuisine,  and Mr Softee soft ice cream. ·         Earth Rangers ·         Griffin Gymnastics demonstrations ·         Local Rock bands ·         Belly Dancers ·         Lion Dance ·         Uncle Buck Magic Show ·         Home Depot Father’s Day Kids Work Shop ·         Stage performances ·         Wild Wing “Wing Eating Contest” ·         Mad Science ·         SciSnakes ·         Richmond Hill Minor Hockey contests and draws ·         Oak Ridges Minor Ball demos ·         Richmond Hill Minor Hockey demos ·         Lots of prizes to be won

 

 

 

 

Entertainment Line-up

SATURDAY  JUNE 20 - SCHEDULE TIME EVENT 10:00 FAIR OPENS 11:00 UNCLE BUCK’S MAGIC SHOW 11:30 FAIR OPENING CEREMONIES 11:45 HUGH HERON OPENS WITH O CANADA 11:50 OPENING SPEECHES 12:00 WINDHAM RIDGE BAND PERFORMANCE 12:30 LION DANCE 1:15 AURORA PERFORMING ARTS 1:45 VLAD DANCE SCHOOL 2:30 The Desert Roses; Belly Dance Princess; and La Loca 3:15 WILD WING EATING CONTEST 5:00 INFLUENZA (Band) 6:00 ORCHARD (Band) 7:00 CARINE THE BELLY DANCER 7:30 GENERATOR (Band) 8:30 TACTICS (Band)   SUNDAY JUNE 21 - SCHEDULE TIME EVENT 11:00 FAIR OPENS 12:00 ASPIRAL GYMNASTICS Performance 12:00 - 3:00 Free HOME DEPOT’S FATHER’S DAY “KIDS WORKSHOP” 1:00 MAD SCIENCE 2:00 FORTE MUSIC 2:30 SCIENSNAKES 3:30 CARINE THE BELLY DANCER   GREAT HOURLY PRIZES TO WIN!   *Activities and events are subject to change

Vendor Booths

·         Al Anater Restaurant ·         Anita and Peter Friedland ·         Anytime Fitness ·         Airbonne International ·         Art Valentine ·         Avon ·         Best Limosine Company ·         Breatherin in Christ ·         Call Mr Handy ·         Canadian Scholarship Trust ·         Curves – Oak Ridges ·         Day Miniatures ·         Dominos Pizza ·         Easy Family Health ·         Eco Mist Solutions ·         Fifth Avenue Jewelery ·         Florence Ruddy ·         Friends of the Environment ·         "Grand" Piano & Organ House, Inc. ·         Griffen Gymnastics ·         Helpful Care In-home Services ·         Heritiage Education Funds ·         Home & Harvest Gourmet Foods ·         Hospice Richmond Hill ·         Isagenex ·         John Nyberg Croc Sales ·         Juice Plus ·         Kitchandkaboodle ·         Mapletherm Engineering Inc. ·         Mastermind Montesouri School Ltd. ·         Mr Softee Ice Cream ·         Native Western Wear ·         Nimmi’s Creative Solution ·         Oak Ridges Friends of the Environment ·         Oak Ridges Gospel Outreach ·         Oak Ridges Minor Ball Association ·         Pampered Chef ·         Pino Jewellery and Gifts ·         Regal Conservatory of Music ·         Ribbonheadz ·         Richmond Hill Canoe Club ·         Richmond Hill Hockey Association ·         Richmond Hill K9 Klub ·         Richmond Hill Ringette Association ·         Road Watch ·         Rogers - Aurora ·         Royal Bank ·         Royal LePage ·         Saint Vincent de Paul ·         Selena Chiavatti ·         Scotiabank ·         Sick Kids Hospital – Caliper Project ·         Silpada Jewelery ·         Small World Day Care Center ·         Southlake Health Centre Foundation ·         Tea2gather ·         Temperanceville United Church ·         Temperance Craft Guild ·         Terry Fox Run ·         Throwing a Fit Pottery Studio and Rent-a-mother ·         Town of Richmond Hill Heritage Center ·         Town of Richmond Hill Summer Camps ·         Tupperware ·         Tutor Doctor ·         Vlad’s School of Dance ·         Watch Works ·         Watermark Solutions ·         Wild Wing

 

 

Volunteers Needed

The Oak Ridges Lions Club Family Fair will be hosted by the Oak Ridges Lions club, run and operated by resident volunteers and members of the Oak Ridges Lions Club.  Many volunteers of all ages will be required to help to ensure success of the Fair. If you can spread some time on the day of the event, please sign up by emailing fair@oakridgeslions.com or calling 905-773-0090 option 5.  Please note that there is a minimum age of 16 for a volunteer to be able to help out without direct adult supervision. We want the help of volunteers under 16 years of age but they must have direct adult supervision. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS NEEDING HOURS! Do you need to earn your community volunteer hours? The Oak Ridges Lions Club Family Fair is able to validate your hours towards your Community service hours required to graduate from secondary school in Ontario. There is not a better and more fun way to earn them than at a fair. Note: You are not required to join the Lions Club to volunteer at the Fair.

 

Where is the Fair Held and How Do I Get There?

The Fair is being held at Ozark Park (aka Oak Ridges Recreation Centre and Arena) at 70 Old Colony Road, Oak Ridges (Richmond Hill). Main intersection: Yonge St., South of King Side Road.     Directions From Eastside of Toronto and Downtown: Take 404 North to Stouffville Road Exit and go west on Stouffville Road to Yonge St. Go North on Yonge St. to the first set of lights, which is Old Colony Road. Turn Right. The Fair is on the left. From West End of Toronto: Take 400 North to King Side Road, Go East on King Side Road to the end at Yonge St. Go south on Yonge St. to the first set of lights. This is Old Colony Road. Turn left at the lights. The Fair is on the left. From Aurora, Newmarket, and other places north of Oak Ridges: Take Yonge St. South to Old Colony Road. Turn left at Old Colony Road. The Fair is on the left

Parking

There is lots of street parking surrounding the park.  To avoid getting parking tickets, please park on Old Colony, Nantucket, Carousel Cres, and Lake Road.   You are limited to three hours of parking on any other Richmond Hill street.  Also, please don’t park in front of our neighbours’ driveways or fire hydrants and obey parking signs. Fair organizers encourage all to walk, bike, roller blade or take the GO Bus to the event.

 

Contact Us

Oak Ridges Lions Club P.O. Box 2279 Station "B" Richmond Hill, Ontario Canada L4E 1A4 http://www.oakridgeslions.com fair@oakridgelions.com 905-773-0090 option 5