Jarvis Lions entertain over 800 people in three days

by Submission To The Haldimand Press

March 7, 2024

  • JARVIS—Singing “We’re all here” are Lions Wayne Smith, Tom Montague, Neil Janssens, Josh Dick, Wayne Lindsay, and Dylan Miedema.
  • JARVIS—Lions Ralph, Jake, Rick, Darin, and Steve Fess sing “Heartache Tonight” in matching shirts.
  • JARVIS—The front door ticket team consisted of Lion Ken Smith, Diane Dove, and Lion Randy Dove.
  • JARVIS—Volunteers at the snack window: Carl Bloch, Dave Bracewell, Zakk Klassen, Mareea Lindsay, and Connie Alexander.
  • JARVIS—Bruce and the Blazers helped off-stage with the background music: Bruce VanDerMolen on piano, George Parkinson on bass guitar, and Mark Rapley on drums.
  • JARVIS—Looking dapper is Lion Dave Doughty.
  • JARVIS—At intermission treats were sold to fundraise. On fudge sales is Lion Amy Cripps.

JARVIS—On opening night of the 2024 Jarvis Lions’ annual show, $1,100 dollars was raised, which will be matched dollar for dollar by the Jarvis Lions, making it a very profitable night for the refurbishment of the pavilion in the Jarvis Lions Ball Park. Shows took place from February 29 to March 2, with attendance growing each night to over 300 for the final show. A total of $4,391 was raised from the intermission sales, which will total $8,782 after the Lions’ matching donation. Above left, “Crocodile Rock” Lion Cory McBride shines brightly on stage. Above right, “Old Lady” Lion Rick Fess dressed a little differently than usual for this bit. The 69th annual show was called “Late Night” and featured a variety of songs to entertain the many visitors.

JARVIS—On Thursday, February 29, 2024 approximately 200 people attended opening night of the Jarvis Lions’ 69th annual variety show, titled Late Night. The evening was filled with music and comedic sketches, all preformed by Jarvis Lion members. At the intermission Lions were selling candy and fudge as a fundraiser, with the proceeds going to the completion of the refurbishment of the pavilion in the Jarvis Lions Ball Park. Above, duck hunters clad in camo watched as a bright yellow duck came swooping over the stage, with Lions Jordan Best, Jim Winkworth, and Dennis Craddock up front for this scene.

—Haldimand Press photos by Randy Carter.