Fundraiser for Elliot Lake shelters attracts talent

‘Play it Forward Musical Entertainment and Comedy,’ organizer Kay Theaker is hosting a fundraiser for the men and women’s shelters in Elliot Lake early next month.
She says there is plenty of local talent taking part including notables (such as Perry Tucker, Thor Bonfig, Micheal Lachance, Nikki DeBlase, Micheal Lachance, Moyralyn Stephens, Katherine McGuiness, Heart Strings and Vivian White.)
She adds the evening will include the Wrinkle City Band, who are donating their talents to the cause being held on February 6th, at the Collins Hall.
Theaker says all the proceeds will go towards supporting Maplegate House and Larry’s Place and their mandate in providing shelter and a safe place for those in crisis.
For more information, visit our websites.
WEB: Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door – please come together and show your support for these amazing charities by buying a ticket. Doors open at 3:30. Tickets are now available at Alpine Flowers and gifts 10 Paris Drive Elliot Lake. Blossoms 261 Hillside Drive South, Elliot Lake, Barrel of Goodies Woodward Ave Blind River, or call Kay Theaker 519 991 5745.
Rosalind Russell
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Rosalind is Vista Radio's CJJM 99.3 FM - CJJM - Espanola's long-time Morning Announcer and Regional News Anchor/Journalist covering the districts of Sudbury, Algoma and Manitoulin. With a career in multi-media spanning the last 45 years, she has expertise in radio, television, newspaper and magazine writing. A long-time volunteer, she is the Inaugural 2025 Senior of the Year Award representing the Town of Espanola and represented women empowerment as the national 2024 Ms. Elite Regional Canada titleholder. A mother of five, and grandmother of two says simply, "I am the Queen of my Universe, and my children/grandchildren are my Crowning Jewels." Volunteering, pageants, reading and writing are her passions. If you have a story to share, email Roz at: rrussell@moosefm.com or call 1705-869-NEWS (6397).

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