More than 1,000 people enjoyed a day of community fun at the North Sashabaw Elementary School community fair Sept. 18, far exceeding organizers? goals for attendance.
‘It was fabulous. I couldn’t have imagined over 1,000 people would be there,? Victoria Martinez, fair coordinator, said.
The fair featured something for everyone, whether it was live music, inflatable games and even a magic show.
‘I liked all the cool tricks he does,? Haylie Lamp, NSE student, said.
Early on in the day’s events, fair goers participated in a ‘group hug? around the school. Independence Township Clerk-elect Shelegh VanderVeen brought in a plane to photograph the event from above.
‘What a great turnout and a great day,? VanderVeen said.
In addition to the entertainment, fund-raising efforts such as a basket raffle and organizations selling candy were available throughout the day.
The focus on bringing the community together brought many school families out to the event.
‘Our son’s in kindergarten here, so we thought it would be a fun day and a good way to support the school,? Dianna Zabinski said.
Even individuals who didn’t have their own children at the school came out to show support. More than 150 volunteers helped the day run smoothly. Daisy Red, whose niece and nephew attend NSE, wanted to help support the event.
‘There’s a lot of people here,? Red said. ‘It’s basically the crowd that brings me here. It’s a nice and friendly crowd.?
Martinez was pleased with the fair’s results.
‘It was just wonderful that people came together. I couldn’t have imagined it,? Martinez said. ‘It was just good feelings all over.?