NEWS RELEASE
ALMA OPTIMISTS CLUB
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Alma Optimists Club Members are busy preparing for this weekend’s toy show and sale on Sunday March 10th from 10 am till 3 pm at the Alma Community Hall, 51 Simpson St. E Alma. There are 30 exhibitors, with 6 new ones that will be setting up in the hall. The show will feature a good mix of young exhibitors with newer toys and veteran collectors with unique items, noted Nick Grose, Alma Optimist Club VP and Toy Show Chairman.
“Carpet Farming is popular activity for kids both farm and non-farm” said Grose “Some kids collect miniature versions of the tractors and implements that are on their family farm. Some adults like to collect toy versions of their farm implements and tractors too. Toy Creators and collectors of all ages will displaying diecast toys, trucks, tractors- there’s always a strong emphasis on tractors but there are lots of other toys as well.
There will be some hand-crafted life like models, and dioramas, toys for display and toys for sale. Price ranges from a few dollars to several hundred for the collector editions or handmade creations.
Proceed from the day will go to support youth activities run by the Alma Optimist Club. The local guides and brownies will be operating a food booth serving peameal bacon on a bun, hot dogs, and egg salad sandwiches. Proceeds from the food booth will support local girl guide, brownies, and sparks activities.
A great family outing for the start of March break. Alma Optimist Toy Show & Sale Sunday March 10th, 2024, from 10 am-3 pm at the Alma Community Hall 51 Simpson St. Alma.
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