By Kevin Gilby

Vendors and bargain hunters flocked to the Davidson Hall on May 10 for the annual Davidson Skatepark Market in the Park. The annual fundraiser enjoyed a steady stream of patrons throughout the day as guests browsed for that perfect item, listened to local musicians, or enjoyed a hamburger while visiting with friends and family. “It was a good turnout,” said event organizer, and Skatepark Board member, Carol Hoehn. “We had about 20 vendors and the music was very nice to go with the market.” An ‘open-mic’ session was available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for students of Kristine Cool to perform for the patrons. Students played their favourite songs on piano, cello, or the violin. The music gave the venue a calming vibe well suited to guests taking their time to peruse vendor offerings. Burgers, hotdogs, and an iced-coffee booth gave people plenty to munch on and ample seating in front of the stage gave a chance to catch up with friends or enjoy young musicians perform. Raffle tickets were sold at the door for their Summer Fun Raffle. An estimated $1,500 in prizes are to be raffled off at Davidson Days. Tickets are still available by contacting any committee member. The committee was also taking pizza orders for its biannual Little Caesar’s fundraiser. Orders may be placed on social media or by contacting any member of the Skatepark committee.

The Skatepark Committee is inching toward the halfway point to their goal of $300,000 for the construction of a skate- park for Davidson and area athletes to enjoy. The next big fundraising event is at Davidson Days. They will be hosting a beef-on-a-bun supper on Friday, June 20 as well as the beer gardens and bingo. The committee is then busy with their market at the AGT Centre on Saturday, June 21. With limited space still avail- able, interested vendors are invited to contact Carol Hoehn for more information.