News Item: Almonte Toy Show 2014
Annual Toy & Collectible Show & Sale to Support Local Children
January 26, 2014
Almonte Civitan
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County is hosting its annual Collectible Toy Show and Sale at the Almonte Civitan hall on January 26th 2014, proudly sponsored by Evelyn Wheeler, Lawyer. Everyone is welcome to attend.
The agency is striving to present a well-balanced selection of diecast and tin toys, cars, trucks and trains, dolls and bears, ship models, comic books, action figures, electronic game cartridges, and so much more! There truly is something for the whole family.
There will be over 30 vendors and exhibitors participating, with a vast selection of toys and collectibles that appeal to everyone.
Last year’s event drew in almost 300 people from all over Eastern Ontario, and many of the same vendors and exhibitors are returning this year to showcase their collections and new items for sale. Mark the date in your books and show up early for the best deals. Doors open at 9am.
Admission is only $5 at the door, with children under 12 free. Funds raised support Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring programs.
There will be door prizes to make this day even more entertaining. The Almonte Civitan Club will have their canteen open for the event. Make it a family affair, stay for lunch, and share memories of your childhood with the next generation!
Like a good deal? Want to be the first one to see what is available? Come for 8am and pay $10 for this advantage!
New this year is an Appraisal Clinic from 1–3pm. Bring your toy or collectible and speak to an expert about its history and value. An additional $5 fee will be charged for this service.
All net proceeds from the Toy Show will be used to help continue mentoring programs for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County, a local children’s charity. The agency provides one on one and group mentoring programs for over 450 children throughout the County. The local agency does not receive government funding, so it relies on fundraisers such as this one to provide their mentoring programs to local children.
Serving children and youth in need has impacts that are far reaching in the community. A growing body of research supports the notion that mentoring is more than just a "nice service," it is essential to the healthy development of youth:
- 78% of former Little Brothers who came from a social assistance background do not rely on social assistance as adults.
- Little Brothers and Little Sisters were found to be 46% less likely to initiate drug use than children studied in the control group.
- Little Brothers and Little Sisters were found to be 27% less likely to initiate alcohol use than children studied in the control group.
More information about the agency can be found on their website at www.bigbrothersbigsisterslanark.ca or by calling their office at 613-283-0570.