École Port Elgin Saugeen Central School students Emma (left) and Tatum lathered their bubble wands in a special solution provided by the Main Event at their school’s Fun Fair, June 14.

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École Port Elgin Saugeen Central School’s (ÉPESCS) annual Fun Fair hit the school yard and gymnasium June 14, and raised $7,500 towards two new onsite storage sheds.

The event was organized by the school's Community Council and put to use at least 20 parent volunteers who assisted with the pre-planning, over 60 students who helped run and set up the various events, and 40 parent and teacher volunteers who helped to man the barbecue.

Inside the school students and volunteers helped create “jumbo” activities where participants purchased a $5 wrist band and played to their heart’s content.

Event Chair Barb Harris said that in the past proceeds from the Fun Fair have gone towards schoolyard improvements like the outdoor classroom, picnic tables, and repainting the surface of the black top.

Approximately 50 local businesses donated items that were used in a raffle, while each classroom put together a themed basket that was up for bid in a silent auction.

Donated items from approximately 50 businesses were raffled off at École Port Elgin Saugeen Central School’s annual Fun Fair, June 14. Manning one of the booths were, from left, former student Zoe, Brgyn, and Donna Grose-Sellers with student Chloe.

A variety of helpers including parent volunteers, Saugeen Shores Kin Club members, Ristorante Rosinas, and Hoof’n It helped cook up some tasty food at the ÉPESCS Fun Fair June 14. A large portion of food for the event was donated by Unifor.

Up for auction was art created by teacher Mrs. Onesi, which was used for the school’s superhero band performance earlier this month.

Five year old Lincoln woke his inner Batman, thanks to the face painters at the ÉPESCS’s annual Fun Fair.

Scarlett was transformed into Pikachu at ÉPESCS’s annual Fun Fair by face painter Angela Albright of the Main Event. Albright was was sponsored by Dr Mike and Chris Johnson.

School Community Council Chair Jen Fowler with Fun Fair Chair Barb Harris at the EPESCS Fun Fair June 14.

Attendees got to take a break from the heat and play “jumbo” children’s games inside the school’s gymnasium. Games included Angry Birds, I-Spy, an obstacle course, and Twister.

Leah Hillis aims at a target during EPESCS’s Fun Fair June 14.

The art of cup stacking was on display at the Fun Fair June 14.