Grateful for talent show support, fundraising
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Long lines to buy tickets formed early. The 750-seat Polson High School Auditorium filled to nearly 500 by 7 p.m. when the curtain opened on the Mission Valley Has Talent competition. Many pieces came together to create a raging success to enable us to raise more than $6,000 to support the Helping Hands Fund, a ministry of the Mission Valley Ministerial Association.
Gratitude can be spread generously throughout the valley. We start with a thank you to the dedicated hard-working Helping Hands Fundraising Committee that worked for six months to create this first talent competition. We end with a thank you to the responsive audience who came from all corners of Lake County.
Our thank-you list is long and includes businesses, organizations and individuals that made this talent show possible. Sponsors donated more than $3,000 to help with event expenses including the $1,000 awarded to the top three winners ($500 first place, $300 second and $200 third). Thirty-three contestants auditioned to be one of the 12 finalists. Ten judges gave time and expertise. More than 20 volunteers gave time for two auditions, a rehearsal and finals. Stage Manager Steve Pickel, and Emcee Brian Miskimins of Anderson Broadcasting, created a smooth show. Jordan Albert, guest artist and a local musician, entertained while the judges tabulated.
Funds raised will support the Helping Hands Fund, a non-profit ministry of the Mission Valley Ministerial Association.
Since 2004 HHF has provided emergency assistance to county residents. Newer programs include creation and distribution of Baby Boxes to all new babies in the county, collecting and distributing items during summer for firefighters, and collecting items for and filling backpacks to be used by local law enforcement to comfort children who are separated from familiar surroundings.
The success of the first Mission Valley Has Talent event propels us to organize a second competition. Dust off and shine your talent for March 2019.
Valerie Lindstrom
Helping Hands Fundraising Committee
Mission Valley Has Talent
