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Getting
involved with the Southlands Country Fair As the Country Fair approaches, there are lots of ways to get involved. Contact Fair Coordinators Pippa Emrick or Crissy Barbata to be put in touch with the right individual at Southlands. Country Fair would not be the success that it is without its dedicated volunteers. Every year we require about 250 volunteers. The majority of these people are Southlands Riding Club and Vancouver Pony Club members. However, we're always looking to expand our volunteer base. You can volunteer for the whole day, a half day, or for a 3 hour shift. All volunteers receive a Country Fair t-shirt as well as free snacks and lunch. If you would like to be a Country Fair volunteer please contact Wendy Gilmour at volunteercountryfair@gmail.com The annual Country Fair Book Sale offers some great bargains! If you would like to donate items to the book sale you may drop them off at the Southlands Riding Club clubhouse or in the foyer if the clubhouse is locked. The Book Sale will take your surplus books, CDs, DVDs, and VHS tapes. Bake
Sale is back. If you would like to submit something tasty to
our bake sale we would really appreciate it. Please drop of labeled
items (what it is, your name, and phone number) into the clubhouse
by 9:00am on the morning of the fair. One
of the Fair's biggest draws is the Pony Rides. In the past
we have had problems with looooong line ups, but we think we have
figured out how to avoid that this year, with the introduction of
"sign up time slots". When you arrive at the Fair you
can go straight to the Pony Rides, put your name down, and you will
be given a time to come back for your pony ride. You can then go
and enjoy the fair and report back at your given time. A pony ride
is 3 tickets = $3.00 The Silent Auction is a great way to promote local businesses. It takes place on site during the Fair. You'll find amazing deals at the Silent Auction - check back for a list of items closer to the Fair. We
are always looking for unique items for the auction, and this year
we're also hoping for donations of "opportunities", such
as trail rides, private tours of art galleries, aquariums, or race
tracks, or the chance to stay at your vacation cabin. So if you
have any ideas, have items you would like to donate, or know of
a business that would like to donate please contact Pippa or Crissy. This year's Pub at the Club party is on Friday, September 9, getting under way at 5:00 p.m till late. The Country Fair "Pub at the Club" is an informal get-together for all ages, featuring music, entertainment, food, and—of course—a bar! Tickets will be sold at the door, and will be $10. Congratulations to Yvonne Collins, winner of the door prize of an annual Southlands Riding Club membership. Tickets are available in the Southland office during regular business hours. Just like the Fair itself, Southlands' biggest party takes place rain or shine!
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