Vermilion’s Focus Society for Support Services is hosting its third jamboree on Sept. 5.
The event serves as a major fundraiser for the organization.
“The intent is, this is going to be our annual major fundraiser,” said Dawn Riley, director of special projects, Focus Society for Support Services.
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The location is a little different this year as it’s been moved to 49 Ave. between 50 and 51 St., closer to the Vermilion Elks Hall.
“The Elks are a huge supporter of this,” said Riley, noting if the weather gets bad, they can go inside the hall. “If the weather’s nasty, we always have the hall booked.”
There’s also a few changes to the event lineup this year, including a new musical act.
“We have Sask Steel coming to play,” she said. “What’s also new this year is a silent auction.”
There will be about 20 items available for auction, including a signed Edmonton Oilers hat, Edmonton Elks tickets and a cut of meat from Zayn’s Diner, amongst other items yet to be named.
Funds raised will be used to support the non-profit’s programming.
“So, our medical transport, our transit service, our disability support services, and then our family and children support services,” said Riley.
She says support for the event has been pivotal.
“The community support in terms of the businesses has been great,” she said. “This community, the way it supports Focus, is unbelievable.”
Doors for the event open at 5 p.m., supper’s at 6 p.m. and the jamboree is at 8 p.m. People can get tickets for the rib dinner and dance for $60 or just the dance for $20. Tickets are available at the Focus Society, 4921 51 Ave., Vermilion.
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