The Kite Festival, first held in 1981, was included in the “Top 50 Ontario Festivals” list for four years in a row. Along with kite workshops, demonstrations and activities, we will be joined by our friends from the Kitchener-Waterloo Windclimbers, Toronto Kite Fliers and the New York Kite Enthusiasts. Members of these clubs wow the audiences with their spectacular demonstrations with their high flying colourful kites. Don’t miss this award-winning day of fun, colour and amazement!

Hosted By: The City of Thunder Bay and taking place at Chippewa Park located 1735 City Road, Thunder Bay, Ontario. 2012 Kite Festival is taking place Sunday May 27. For more information call (807) 625-2487 or toll-free 1-888-336-7386.

The Relay for Shelter is not only a fundraiser; it’s also a lot fun. The Relay for Shelter welcomes participants of all ages….you do not have to be a runner or even be athletic, just be ready for some hours of wacky activities, friendly competition and good, clean fun.

With a captain leading the way, teams of any number of colleagues, family and friends sign up and fundraise. Registration fee is $15.00 per (adult) and (children 18 & under) $10.00 which includes t-shirt, picnic lunch, along with entry to the days events. We ask each (adult) participant to raise $125.00 and children under 18 are encouraged to raise $100.00. Teams can hold car washes, BBQS, chili cook-off, 50/50 draws and other creative fundraising events, and all pledges of $10.00 or more are tax receipted. Teams can be made up of anyone who likes to have fun and who will help raise much needed $$$ & awareness about Shelter House.

On June 4th, 2011 at Chippewa Park we’re going to celebrate your efforts from 9:00 am to closing ceremonies starting at 7:00 pm with the best funfest picnic you will ever be a part of, featuring team games, sporting events, entertainment, awards, bonfire and more….

For more information visit the Relay for Shelter’s official website at www.shelterhouse.on.ca.