Welcome Spring!

Although it doesn't look like it, Spring is here! Plans for FunFest 2008 are underway. Mark June 7 on your calendars! We are actively seeking volunteers to assist with making this the best year yet. For more information, go to the FunFest link and choose 'Volunteer and Vendor' information link top left.

Events 2008

12:00 noon: Opening Ceremonies
12:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Children's Activities: Treasure Island Inflatable, Ladder Climb, Gladiator Joust, Mini-Putt
Entertainers: Craig Douglas, Comic Juggler, Zoo to You interactive animal adventure, Clown and Face-painting
Talent Stage: all afternoon
Vendors and Community displays
Beer Garden/BBQ: by Brechin Legion/Lions all day
Rock 95 Fun Team - music and prizes!
5:00 p.m.
Fire Truck Pull - still time to book your team to compete!
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
NEW THIS YEAR! Guitar Hero contest, for ages 13 to 19. Compete at your own level!
8:00 - 12 midnight
Family friendly dance featuring Dr. Krane

Talent Stage

Adrienne Davies, our Entertainment Committee chairperson, is looking for you - that is, if you have a talent that you would be willing to share for 15 minutes to 1/2 hour, on the Talent Stage running all afternoon at FunFest. Last year's talent included a variety of entertainment from a skipping team, to the Jubilee Chorale, to guitar and violin solos, to a martial arts demonstration. Ramara does have talent! Please contact her at bamdavies@yahoo.ca for details.

Thanks to the following who have committed to sponsoring FunFest 2008!

The list so far includes:

GOLD SPONSORS

Township of
Ramara

Dufferin Aggregates

SILVER SPONSORS

Cory & Co

Friends of the Library

Ben's Pharmacy

BRONZE SPONSORS

Brechin Feed & Farm Supply

HELP US SUSTAIN THE FUNFEST!

To sponsor FunFest you may send a cheque to P.O. Box 158, Brechin, ON L0K 1B0 or drop off at Ramara Public Library
Please feel free to call Janet Banfield, Sponsorship Committee chairperson, with any questions: (705) 325-5776

It's obvious that an event of this size needs not only volunteers, but sponsorship. If you or your business would like to help make this event successful with a financial or prize sponsorship please contact Janet Banfield, Sponsorship Committee chairperson, AT 325-5776, for information.

There will be more details about our events lineup coming soon, so check back to this site often!

Sabine Houlden
FunFest 2008 Co-ordinator/Chairperson

Ramara Has Talent... we're sure of it! We are seeking talented individuals from Ramara Twp. who would like to perform on our Talent Stage at the Our Ramara FunFest - June 7, 2008. Contact Adrienne Davies at bamdavies@yahoo.ca for details!

Just a reminder that we are still accepting new/updated FREE listings for the online directory. The community controls the success of this directory by ensuring they provide us with current information about their business/organization. Please pass the word along to anyone you know who may not be listed in this directory. The more listings we have, the better we can serve the community of Ramara!

Finally, many thanks to the members of the Our Ramara Coalition. Your dedication and hard work as volunteers over the past 5 years has, and continues to, make a difference! We are a group of individuals who are interested in sharing information and resources, seeking funding for community projects and wanting to keep the community informed and included. We meet the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 9:30 a.m., and new members are welcome! The meetings change locations from time to time, so if you're interested in attending, please contact Janet Banfield, Our Ramara Chairperson at 325-5776.

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