See the Wizard at King City arena this Saturday

April 2, 2013 · 0 Comments

On Saturday, April 6 at 1 p.m., just before the King City Skating Club (KCSC) premieres an amazing production of the “Wizard of Oz,” it will mark its 40th anniversary and be formally congratulated by Oak Ridges-Markham MPP Dr. Helena Jaczek and the Ontario Trillium Foundation. In 2012, the popular skating club received a $14,800 grant from the foundation, which is an agency of the Government of Ontario, to build on its volunteer program and host special 40th Anniversary events that highlight the talent of its skaters.
“This announcement by the Ontario Trillium Foundation is great news for the King City Skating Club,” said Dr. Helena Jaczek. “These funds will go a long way in strengthening the club’s volunteer program and making this special anniversary year a great and memorable one for both the skaters and audiences. Investing in organizations who promote physical activity and healthy lifestyles is good for us all.”
Mayor Steve Pellegrini will also attend the show and will be featured in a special cameo role as “Mayor of Munchkinland.”
The show will feature more than 250 skaters from King City and Oak Ridges areas, ranging from beginner to advanced competitor levels.
Mayor Pellegrini will be performing at both the 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. shows on April 6 at the King City Arena, located at 40 Doctor’s Lane.
Tickets can be purchased at the arena and are $15 for adults and $8 for seniors and children. For more information on KCSC, please visit the website at: www.kingcity-skating.com.
King City Skating Club is a non-profit community based organization run by a volunteer board. The club became part of Skate Canada in 1972 and employs professional skating coaches that are certified by Skate Canada. KCSC offers accredited lessons to skaters of all ages and abilities from pre-schoolers to adults. If you’d like more information about the event, please contact Robin Edmison, KCSC board member, at redmison@hotmail.com or 416-882-0684.
A leading grant maker in Canada, the Ontario Trillium Foundation strengthens the capacity of the voluntary sector through investments in community-based initiatives. An agency of the Government of Ontario, OTF builds healthy and vibrant communities. For more information, please visit www.otf.ca.