Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County is hosting its annual Toy Show and Sale at the Almonte Civitan hall on January 28^th, 2012. It’s the fifth year for this event, and hundreds of people attend each year – it’s not to be missed!

Doors open at 9am and the show runs until 2pm. It is only a one day show, so come early to ensure you’re not disappointed.

The agency is striving to present a well balanced selection of contemporary and vintage diecast replicas ranging from farm toys, construction equipment to truck replicas. NASCAR , car replicas and other vehicle offerings will also be showcased. Model trains will also be available to view and purchase, along with many other collectible toys. Some crafts and other treasures will also be on display.

Vendors and exhibitors are booked from all over Eastern Ontario, but many of them are local collectors from Lanark County. If you have a collection you would like to display or have extra items in your collection you need to sell, there are still a few tables available for rent. Table rentals are only $30 for the day.

Admission is only $5 at the door, with children under 12 free. There will be door prizes to make this day even more entertaining, and draws will be held hourly. The Almonte Civitan Club will have their canteen open for the event.

All net proceeds from the Toy Show will be used to help fund mentoring programs through Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County. Over 300 children each year benefit from these programs, and since the agency is not funded by the government, events such as this are critical to the agency’s success.

The agency has been in operation for over 38 years, and serves children throughout the county. More information about the agency can be found on their website at www.bigbrothersbigsisterslanark.ca or by calling their office at 613-283-0570.