In a show of support for the people and City of Fort McMurray, the Okanagan Mission Community Hall Association (OMCHA) will donate 50 per cent of all proceeds from their upcoming 害羞草研究所淩aise the Roof害羞草研究所� Spring Barn Dance to benefit the Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund.
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The Raise the Roof! dance and silent auction takes place Saturday May 14 at the 害羞草研究所淩ed Barn害羞草研究所� Okanagan Mission Community Hall, 4409 Lakeshore Rd. at the corner of Dehart and Lakeshore roads.
Doors open at 7:30 p.m. with the band ReX starting at 8 p.m.
There will be a cash bar for everyone 19 years of age and up.
Tickets are $20 online at www.okmissionhall.com or buy them at Green & Bear It, 4600 Lakeshore Rd, or the Okanagan Mission Hall Office, 4409 Lakeshore Rd.
250-764-7477, okmissionhall@shawlink.ca, www.facebook.com/OKMission.
The Okanagan Mission Community Hall Association began in 1907 with the first meeting being held in the home of W.D. Walker, and W.D. Hobson being elected its first president. An acre of land was then obtained where the hall now stands. In 1938, following the collapse of the Grower's Exchange Packing House roof, a Community Hall was constructed in its place and a dance was held. With nearly 300 people in attendance, they danced to the orchestra of Charles Penman. A second hall was later built, and in 2009, oxblood coloured siding was installed on the Hall害羞草研究所檚 exterior to reflect the heritage "red barn" colour scheme. Six outdoor tennis courts also exist where members enjoy club tournaments, fun leagues (ladies', men's and mixed doubles) and the very popular club socials. Tennis has been played at Mission Tennis for over 100 years.
