Jarvis Lions go ‘Above and Beyond’ with 71st annual show

by Haldimand Press Staff

March 12, 2026

By Randy Carter

JARVIS—The Jarvis Lions knocked another one out of the park with their 71st annual show, ‘Above and Beyond.’

There are some very talented Lions in this club with singing, joke telling, and comedy sketches entertaining the crowd. Around 900 enthusiastic patrons attended the event over three days from March 5 to 7, 2026. 

JARVIS—A performer dressed as Buzz Lightyear was suspended above the stage while the chorus sang “Come Sail Away” during the Jarvis Lions’ 71st annual variety show, Above and Beyond, held March 5-7, 2026 in Jarvis. The three-night event drew about 900 attendees and raised thousands of dollars for community causes, including the Norfolk Haldimand Community Hospice. See more on Page 13. —Haldimand Press photo by Randy Carter.

A live band, Bruce and the Blazers, provided accompaniment for all the musical numbers.

Guests were offered popcorn along with water and pop at minimal cost. During the intermission, several Lions went through the audience offering homemade fudge for a donation.

  • JARVIS—Lion Mark Miller got the crowd going with ‘Ghost Riders in the Sky.’
  • JARVIS—Lion Steve Fess performs ‘Moon Dance’.
  • JARVIS—Lion Ian Cooper with backup singers Samantha Armstrong, Alicia Buckley, and Tammy Durning performing ‘Superman.’
  • JARVIS—‘The Festers’ Ralph, Steve, Darin, Jake, and Rick sang ‘This Flight Tonight.’
  • JARVIS—Attendees (l-r) Jake and Ben (10) Vandendool.
  • JARVIS—Attendees (l-r), Ruth-Ellan Kelly, and Betty Taylor.

This year, all fudge proceeds are going toward the new Norfolk Haldimand Community Hospice, which is being built just outside Jarvis. The fudge donations over the three nights totalled $6,595, with the Lions matching up to $6,000, which made for a total donation of $12,595 to the hospice project.

Ticket sales brought in another $18,000, which will be distributed throughout the community.

All three nights were a huge success, and people can’t wait to see what the 72nd annual show brings.