The IWK Auxiliary’s 98th Kermesse Fun Fair!
May 22, 2008
Media Advisory
For Immediate Release
WHAT:
On Saturday, May 24th, the IWK Auxiliary’s annual Kermesse fun fair returns with the Honourable Mayann E. Francis, lieutenant governor of Nova Scotia officially opening the fun fair!
WHERE:
IWK Health Centre, University Avenue, and Gorsebrook School Gymnasium, South Street (Flea market and book sales)
WHEN:
Saturday, May 24th from 10 am to 3 pm – Rain or Shine!
Official Kermesse kick-off at 10 am, Women’s side entrance to the Gallery, Goldbloom Pavilion
Please note: the Kermesse Art Gallery takes place from Thursday, May 22nd beginning at 7:30 pm to Saturday, May 24th in the Parker Reception Room
Here’s a little of what’s in store at Kermesse 2008:
- Inflatable kiddie rides and a petting zoo – Children’s Site Entrance
- Live entertainment – OE Smith Auditorium, Children’s Site & Newman Gardens
- Hamburgers and hot dogs at Docs’ Dogs – Newman Memorial Gardens, Women’s Site
- Chowder lunch – IWK Cafeteria, Women’s Site
- NEW Teen Zone – Guitar Hero, Rockband and DDR - Classrooms 2280 & 2286, Women's Site
- Sales: pantry, candy, needles and pins, silent auction and more – Gallery, Richard B. Goldbloom Pavilion
- Kermesse Art Gallery – Parker Reception Room, Women’s Site (Thur. May 22nd through to Sat. Mat 24th)
- Flea market and book sale – Gorsebrook School Gymnasium, corner of South and Robie Street (just behind the IWK)
- Fire Station – Will be open for tours and pictures
- Teddy Bear Clinic - bring your favorite stuffed animal for a checkup - Perinatal Atrium, Women's Site
Proceeds from Kermesse support the IWK through the Health Centre’s Auxiliary. Since its inception in 1911, Kermesse has raised more than $3.5 million. With these funds, the Auxiliary provides valuable comfort items, amenities and services for IWK patients and their families, as well as supports equipment purchases and research initiatives.
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For more information, please contact:
IWK Health Centre Public Relations
(902) 470-6740
