Annual weekend event offers curling, prizes, entertainment and support for the River Valley Cancer Support Group
The Florenceville Curling Club will host one of the community’s winter highlights this weekend, Feb. 7 and 8, supporting the region’s cancer patients.
The annual Curl for the River Valley Cancer Support Group features curling fun, community socializing, scores of prizes, and entertainment provided by several talented local artists.
River Valley Cancer Support Group secretary expects the usual packed house on Friday evening and all day Saturday as the community enjoys the fun event and shows its ongoing support for the group.
“Local musicians will be performing, tickets being sold on local beef, a firepit donated by Craig Manufacturing and a 50/50 draw,” she said, detailing only part of the full event schedule.
She said the event encourages experienced curlers and first-timers to join the on-ice fun.
The event will hand out curling prizes for top individual fundraiser, top team fundraiser and first-place curling team.
While listening to performances by some of the area’s top singers and musicians, attendees can purchase tickets on a fire pit manufactured and donated by Craig Manufacturing of Hartland. They can also buy tickets for a chance to win local beef or take home some cash courtesy of a winning 50-50 ticket.
The annual event draws a large crowd and raises thousands of dollars in donations to support the River Valley Cancer Support Group.
Last year’s event, which featured 16 teams and a packed house on Friday evening and all day Saturday, raised more than $33,000.
The River Valley Cancer Support Group helps Carleton County cancer patients cover travel, medical bills, and other expenses during their battle to return to good health. The organization estimates it helps more than 10 people monthly.
