Move over Santa Claus, the “mean one” has taken over Moose Jaw.
The Grinch made a guest appearance at the Sportsman’s Centre for a fundraising event on Saturday for the Wakamow Valley Authority’s summer programming.
“The biggest part is that we hope it’s fun for the kids and all of the money is going to go to support the Junior Naturalists program in the summer,” said Wakamow Valley Authority general manager Todd Johnson.
Tickets were sold in advance of the event. While tickets sales were steady, it did not sellout, leaving some tickets available at the door.
“I think this event will just keep growing,” Johnson said. “The Grinch is fantastic.”
The eight-week Junior Naturalist program had more than 280 kids take part last summer, according to the Wakamow Valley Authority.
The program teaches children about nature first-hand, including harvesting from the community garden, handling retiles, Aboriginal storytelling, canoeing and examining animals from the river.
“The kids didn’t have to pay anything and they learned about nature, they learned about our food farm and so it’s just been a great event and we are hoping people come out and support Wakamow,” Johnson said.
Information about the Wakamow Valley Authority’s programs and upcoming events can be found on their website.
