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2:48 pm Saturday, September 22, 2001

Bonita Lakes Fun Day

By Staff
Sept. 22, 2001
The first annual Bonita Lakes Fun Day and Rock n' Roll Showdown begins at 9:30 a.m. today. Entertainment will be featured on a stage at the back lake, with rides located on the back lake dam.
Activities will include pony rides, paddle boats, remote control race cars, a space jump, a giant slide, bungee run and obstacle course. A rock climbing wall and human gyroscope will also be featured.
Food booths will sell hamburgers, hot dogs, pizza, ice cream, snow cones and more. Alcohol will not be allowed at the event.
Schedule of events:
9:30 a.m. Chuckles the Clown
10 a.m. Black Eagle Karate
10:45 a.m. Pat Gray Academy of Dance
11 a.m. MCC Variations
11:30 a.m. Pat Gray Academy of Dance
11:45 a.m. Y Pop (contemporary gospel group)
12:15 p.m. Carol Merrill Academy of Dance
12:30 p.m. Heather Garrett (country singer)
1 p.m. Carol Merrill Academy of Dance
1:15 p.m. Scarlett Monsour (pop and country singer)
1:45 p.m. Special thanks and sponsor recognition
2:15 p.m. Roger Crimm (folk and blues singer)
3 p.m. Mr. Tone (blues singer)
3:45 p.m. Rock and Roll Show Down begins
4 p.m. Purification Through Blood Shed (Christian rock band)
5 p.m. Mirror Image (rock band)
6 p.m. Black Water (rock band)
7 p.m. Envy (rock band)
8 p.m. Secondhand Heroes (rock band)
9 p.m. Winner to be announced
9:15 p.m. Encore presentation

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