Family Fun at Land O' Lakes PS

May 29, 2014

If the motto for the parent council at Land O' Lakes Public School in Mountain Grove is not “the show must go on”, it definitely should be. That was the case for the school's annual Fun Fair, which took place on May 22 despite some heavy downpours that in no way dampened the spirits of the hundreds who attended. The annual event, which is put on by the school’s parent council with the help of school staff, is a fundraiser for the school, and every year numerous local businesses, individuals and organizations donate their time, goods and skills to the event.

There were dozens of activities for kids, including wagon rides from Brian Skillen and his team of miniature horses Teddy and Tommy; cupcake decorating; crafts; fire hose demos with Central Frontenac's Station 4 volunteers; a hockey shoot out and giant sling shot; bouncy castles, duck and fish pond games and much more. The older crowd had a chance to shop for fresh baked goods and to bid on a number of silent auction items and theme baskets, and to dine out at BBQ chefs Fred Knapton and Laura Woods’ grill. New this year was live musical entertainment in the school gym, which included performances by the Granite Ridge High School band, the LOLPS Glee Club, local country crooner Mitch Barker and Sharbot Lake’s the Feral 5.

The funds raised this year will go towards helping to construct a covered outdoor sand play area for younger children at the school as well as to help purchase new team shirts for the school’s Timber Wolves. School Principal Emily Yanch said the event is important one for the small rural school, which relies on ongoing support from the local community. It is an opportunity for the parent council not only to raise funds for the school but also to give back to the community.