First adults solely Groove & Grub Pageant coming to Aldergrove

Aldergrove is about to get groovy for the neighbourhood’s first Groove & Grub Pageant on Saturday, Aug. 26.

Realtor Jodi Steeves is organizing the pageant with assist from native companies together with Janda Group, Veronica’s Perogies, Finish of the Roll Langley – amongst others.

The pageant could have dwell music, a dance flooring, mini donuts, margarita slushies, and a beer backyard. Guests have to be 19 years or older to take part.

“We’ve had 14 household occasions up to now over the previous 5 years, from annual group storage gross sales to annual Easter celebrations with free scorching mini donuts, and annual pumpkin or donut giveaways, and we’ve got been brainstorming to host an grownup occasion for a number of years now,” Steeves defined.

Reside music might be carried out by Incognito that includes Nadine States who sings rock and roll and soul. A Tina Turner tribute may also be given.

Meals distributors on website might be Veronica’s Perogies, Brick Alley Bistro, Mr. Taco, and Ooties Scorching Mini Donuts.

A silent public sale desk might be on show with a barbecue lunch cooked by Kevin Legge “BIG DOG” for 50 individuals with a worth of $1,250, and Veronica Cave will prepare dinner a Ukrainian dinner on the purchaser’s dwelling for six individuals for a worth of $250, amongst many different gadgets.

Bills for the primary yr of an occasion are larger as a result of signage prices, advertising, and unknowns, so the full price is about $11,500, Steeves mentioned.

The aim is to lift between $2,000 and $3,000 for the Aldergrove Meals Financial institution and the Rotary Starfish backpack program.

“Liquor gross sales, the silent public sale, and sponsorship will assist cowl the prices so 100 per cent of the donations on the door will go on to the charities,” she mentioned. “Because the pageant grows, so will the sponsorship alternatives.”

Entry is by donation with money, debit, or credit score. Any donations $20 or extra will obtain a free well-known Aldergrove Milsean Shoppe chocolate bar.

Actions begin at 5 and go till 9 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 26 within the Aldergrove Plaza positioned on the nook of 272nd Road and Fraser Freeway.

“We’re encouraging the group to stroll on down with their garden chair and blanket because it may get cooler later within the night,” Steeves mentioned.

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