The 10th Annual JuneFest event is tenatively scheduled for
Wednesday June 13, 2012 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
Early Wednesday June 15th we were getting ready for the 9th annual JuneFest recognizing and celebrating June as Deaf-Blind Awareness Month in Ontario. The tents went up first, but unlike last year we did not need them to shelter us from the storm. They shaded us from the sun. It was a glorious day, sunny and warm.
Under the tents, various organizations and agencies were able to provide awareness about the dual disability of deaf-blindness, the latest technology and devices, and the services and resources that are available. Members from the deaf-blind community along with the public, the local business community, friends, families and colleagues came out to learn about deaf-blindness while enjoying music, a charity bbq, and a silent auction.
Malibu Bob entertained the crowd while juggling on stilts, and later created the coolest coveted air brushed tattoos. New this year were the painted wood cut outs used for a sponge toss. The paintings depicted a bathing suit clad couple on the beach, or a woman and her guide dog. Deaf-blind consumers and RCH staff bravely stood behind the cut-outs to have wet sponges tossed at their faces.
This year's art contest featured the creative hand crafted art works of deaf-blind consumers. Congratulations to this year's winners. The beaded flower art work and stained glass paper designs were intricate and unique. We look forward to next year's works of art.
Joyce Thompson was remembered through this year's winner of the JT Award, Jane Sayer. For more information click here
Thanks to all our sponsors and volunteers who made JuneFest a success. Whether you come to see old friends and share a hot dog and ice cream on the grass under the shade of the tree, or come to learn about available services and products, you can do this and much more next year. Come and help us celebrate 10 years of JuneFest. The tentative date is set for Wednesday June 13th.
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