KAWARTHA LAKES- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kawartha Lakes-Haliburton is winging in the New Year by preparing for one of it’s biggest fundraisers.
For the 14th year “Wing Fest” will raise money to support programs that have been offered by Big Brothers and Big Sisters since 1980. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kawartha Lakes-Haliburton is a local charity that provides mentoring programs to children who can benefit from a friendship with a caring adult role model. There are presently 50 children waiting to meet a mentor. The organization receives support from the local United Way office and The City of Kawartha Lakes, but officials say they must raise the remaining operating revenue through fundraising events such as Wing Fest.
A child who is mentored is more likely to succeed if they have an additional adult role model in their life according to the organization. They will have a better chance to complete high school, attend post secondary education and obtain higher paying employment as an adult.
The local Loblaws store is helping with the purchase of the wings that are provided to the participating restaurants. The goal is always to have 10 restaurants participating, (confirmed to date are Boston Pizza, The Airport View Restaurant, The Grand, Wimpy’s Diner, The Moose Lodge, Sugar & Spice Catering, Mary Brown’s, St Dave’s Diner, and That Place on Cameron) so there are a variety of flavours for everyone to try. The Olympia Restaurant and Fresh Fuell will provide alternative food options. Those that attend will have a chance to vote on their favourite wings.
The Flat Panel Shoppe is providing a 65” Samsung 4K TV TV which will be raffled off to a lucky winner. Tickets can be purchased at Kennedy’s in advance if you are not attending the event, but would like to support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kawartha Lakes-Haliburton and have a chance to win!
The event is being held at the Victoria Park Armoury on Saturday January 20, 2018. The Wings will be served beginning at 7:00 pm and the Dance starts and 9:00 pm. Tickets for the event should be purchased in advance to avoid disappointment; only 300 tickets are being sold for the wing portion of the evening. Dance tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door. Tickets are $30/ea. which covers the wings and the dance or you can purchase dance only tickets for $10/ea. Tickets are available at the Big Brother Big Sister office or at Kennedy’s on William St. South.
