Charity street party coming to Verona May 22

Debbie Lingen | May 20, 2010

Two local Verona businesses and a Kingston charity event manager will be joining forces this weekend to host a day-long Charity Street Party on Saturday, May 22. All money raised will go to the "Child Development Centre" at Hotel Dieu Hospital.

Walker Street in Verona, a one-block-long street intersecting Road 38 in the middle of Verona will be closed to provide the venue. Road 38 will not be affected. The event will feature free admission and parking, live rock bands, and an all-day BBQ. While visitors are enjoying the food and music, they can have their car washed across the street.

Each of the sponsors of the event will have their own role to play. Verona Convenience Pizza and Sub will provide refreshments and a hamburger, hotdog, and sausage barbecue. Vaughan's Automotive will host the charity car wash, and The Forgotten Idols Group, a charity event manager, will arrange the entertainment. The Party starts at 12 noon and will go until 9PM.

Bands scheduled to play will include "Rock Bottom" and "Rubber Neck". The organizers hope to announce more bands at the opening of the party on Saturday.

Tax receipts will be available for donations over $20. All proceeds will be donated to the Hotel Dieu Hospital for the Child Development Centre (CDC). The CDC provides services for Kingston and area children who have neurological/physical or developmental disabilities or impairments.

For more information on the Verona Charity Street Party, or for an interview, please contact Kim or Gord Lanoue at 613-542-6541.