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Keep the Beat back again for season nine at Lakeside Rotary Park

Nelson Daily Staff
By Nelson Daily Staff
July 26th, 2015

They’ve got the beat, they’ve got the beat . . ..

Keep the Beat is back again for its nine season Saturday, August 8 at the Lakeside Rotary Park.

This student organized music/arts fundraiser for War Child Canada, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., boasts a wide selection of musical entertainment and dancing, this community event is sure to get your feet tapping and your fingers snapping.
   
Organizers say the entire event is in association with War Child Canada; a non-government, non-profit organization which works with children and their families in war stricken countries around the world.

“By supporting War Child Canada with profits from the event, and by spreading awareness among the people, Keep the Beat will also be directly supporting children and their families through War Child’s main areas of focus; opportunity, education, and justice,” said organizer Galen Boulanger in a media release.

“In previous years, Keep the Beat, on average, has had revenue of $10,000-$12,000  we hope to do the same this year,” Boulanger added.

Boulanger said every penny earned will be donated directly to War Child Canada.

“Not only does Keep the Beat provide positive outcomes with community growth and a chance to show case local talent through musical and arts performance, but it also brings the community together for a day of music, dancing, and family fun,” he said.
   
In addition to this spectacular day of music, this year Keep the Beat will also have a 50-50 raffle and a silent auction featuring many beautiful items donated by local businesses, a kids activity tent with bracelet making, hula hooping, face painting and various kids games, and a communal banner.

Due to the generous support from the community, all activities will be free with a donation box. Once again all money taken in on August 8th will be donated directly to War Child Canada.

For more information about Keep the Beat the fundraiser, music or activities, you can contact Galen Boulanger at galen.boulanger@gmail.com or Tibo Kolmel at tibo@kolmel.com.

Organizers also encourage people to check out our Facebook site https://www.facebook.com/KeeptheBeat2014?ref_type=bookmark or the official War Child Canada website http://www.warchild.ca.

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