Anne's Arts & Activities Blog

Dorie Meabon, cancer survivor and event co-chair for the 12th Annual Kids & Cancer Motorcycle Dice Run welcomes the hundreds of participants to the Zippo parking Saturday morning. She also introduced little Aiden Davis and his mother Amanda, who talked about Aiden's battle with cancer. Fran Stewart of the American Cancer Society was on hand to thank the participants for the money that was donated for the organization to buy a new van to transport cancer patients to any hospital where they're getting treatment. The rain held off long enough to get the opening ceremonies underway, but did start falling during the bikers' parade down Main Street. Also Saturday, the Roseart Lighter Show continued in the St. Bernard's gym. Above left, Kelly Platko of Roseart chats one of the collectors. An art show was also held Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the Lisa's Hairport patio. Organizer Roger Peters says it was very successful.

Candy Hoy turns over the reins of the Little Miss Street Dreams Contest to Anita Dolan and Mary Jo Corignani, while reigning Little Miss Street Dreams Danielle Abbott enjoys one of her last events holding the title. Mary Jo introduces this year's contestants. The food court on Chambers Street was hopping all evening, but won't be open today. Joyce, Tim and Helen were just three of the singers in the Street Dreams karaoke contest.

The second Roseart Zippo Lighter Show will be held on July 17th and 18th in Bradford, PA. Participants must be a member of one of the Zippo Lighter Collector Clubs to exhibit. Collectors interested in participating in this show are asked to contact the Roseart Company for information at 814-362-3030 or email: roseartlightersusa@verizon.net. The cost of a table to exhibit your collection is $35.00 for one and $50.00 for two tables. Table reservations are due by June 26th. The show, which is a part of the Summer Daze events downtown, will be located at the St. Bernard Gymnasium on Festival Way (formerly Webster Street). The public is welcome to come to buy, sell or swap their Zippo lighters. The hours on Friday, July 17th are 9:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. There are collectors coming from as far away as Germany and Italy as well as domestic distributors from New Mexico, Canada, etc. There will be an admission fee to the show of $3.00 to the...