Circle Saturday December 3rd on your calendar.

That’s when this year’s Lions Children’s Christmas Telethon will be held.

It will be take place from the TV studio at Canadore College from 2 pm to 11 pm.

It will be available on line at canadoretv.com, on Cogeco TV and on Country 600 CKAT.

The event will be hosted by Vicky Tyler of 1019 rock and Dean Belanger. Tyler says this event is all about giving back so area children can enjoy a good Christmas. The event supports families and children in need at Christmas throughout the area including Corbeil, Bonfield, Mattawa, Callander, Powassan, Trout Creek and Burks Falls. Chair Joe Daniel says they have a goal of raising 40 Thousand Dollars. Cogeco stepped up by donating 2 Thousand Dollars plus 8 Thousand in kind services. Daniel says this event’s success is about people volunteering their time including Canadore’s Media, Design and Dramatic Arts Department, Country 600 CKAT Radio and Cogeco TV. Canadore’s students taking part will perform all kinds of jobs including directing, audio, lighting, the camera work and set up.

 

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