A fundraising evening is about to take flight in Balmoral.
On Saturday, Nov. 4, the Balmoral Community Hall is hosting a Flight Night Fundraiser from 7:30 p.m. to midnight.
All proceeds will go towards the ongoing operation and continuous improvement of the community hall.
“This is our first fundraiser in a couple years at least, so it’s an important event for us,” said Doug Carter, who serves on the Balmoral Community Hall board with his wife Lisa.
“We’ve recently done a bunch of renovations, so it’s looking nicer and fresher. The facility is quite a bit improved, which is exciting, but we also need to replenish the coffers a little bit now.”
The fundraising event will feature door prizes, a 50/50 draw and a cash bar featuring craft beers by Good Neighbour Brewing and Kilter Brewing Company. For non-beer drinkers, there will be options of a cider, a non-alcoholic beer, canned soda and water.
“It’s an opportunity to get quarter-servings of eight beers and one cider. You can pick your poisons to try out and then you can buy full beers once you’re happy with the choice — or keep drinking small ones,” Carter said.
“There’s going to be a warm snack provided by Lavender Farms that is included in admission. There will also be additional food available for purchase.”
A live band called Heartsleeve will entertain the crowds, featuring Gareth McNichol-Briggs on banjo and lead vocals, Mike Chaput on bass and vocals, Greg Fehr on guitar and vocals, Mike Erb on mandolin and pedal steel and Ryan Woods on drums.
“It’s folk music turned upside down. We all come from different genres and backgrounds, like our bass player really likes funk music and soul music, our drummer likes jazz and I’m a metal head. There’s more to music than just sound — there’s the feeling and all these other aspects,” said McNichol-Briggs, who teaches music classes in Teulon.
“We have fun and enjoy what we’re playing — and we want people to enjoy what we’re playing too. We’re definitely not stuck in one genre. I feel like we’re five different misfits that all work together. We really enjoy doing it. I hope people leave feeling filled up and warm.”
As for the Balmoral Community Hall board, they also hope that attendees will enjoy the outing.
“We’re really hoping for a good turnout. This is a chance for people to come out and be reacquainted with the facility,” Carter said.
“We also have new families who have moved into the area, and some of them might never have set foot in the hall. We’re hoping they will come have a look and have a fun evening.”
Tickets cost $20 each and are available by contacting Doug Carter at 204-461-0489 or Lisa Carter at 204-461-4046.
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