playschool’s variety fair another success

Davidson Playschool held its biggest fundraiser of the year on Nov. 16 with its annual Variety Fair. Vendors and guests flocked to the Town Hall to ignite the Christmas season of decorating and gift buying.

Parent volunteers for the Davidson Playschool (everyone pictured has a child in playschool) ran the 50/50 table and kitchen at the Variety Fair. From left are: Alysha Chomyshen, Jaxtyn Parenteau (front), Raila Palmer, Chantelle Cline, Megan LePoudre, Erica Shearwood, and Lindsay Zoerb.

The Variety Fair raises money to keep the playschool operational. The non-profit organization gets its funding from fundraising, donations and registration fees all help their playschool continue to run. There are 19 children enrolled in the three- and four-year-old class, which is held in the basement at the United Church.

Visitors got a jumpstart at Christmas gift buying and decorating at the Variety Fair.

The group raised money through vendor table rentals and lunch sales. Parents donated their time to work in the kitchen and at the door. Additionally, parents donated food and drink items to support their children’s early education.

Davidson Public Library held a used-book sale and offered a door prize as it fundraised for programming. Library board chair Emily McIvor (left) and Brittany Schneider supported reading and library programming for all ages.

“The Variety Fair attendance seemed great. There were some amazing vendors this year; a lot of them are repeat vendors,” said president Sarah Dezotell.

Davidson Playschool’s Variety Fair continues to pack the Town Hall as the first sign of Christmas gift-buying season begins annually.

“We greatly appreciate their support year after year, as well as the support of the community members who attend, buy raffle and 50/50 tickets, have lunch, and shop. Already looking forward to another successful event next year.”

Santa and his elves (Aimee Killoh and Gracie Shaw) took time off from Christmas and preparations to greet children at the Variety Fair. Mother/ daughter Joely Wilyman and Wren Dougan shared Christmas wishes as well (bottom photo).

Davidson Playschool is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to fostering a safe, fun, and educational space for three and four-year-olds in the community.


Murphy (left with Ashley Prpick) and Harvey Prpick (with Dean Prpick) got a lovely photo with Santa.