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Questions: Colleen Zimmer 315-415-8546
New Stories from the Land of Oz The Oz-Stravaganza! committee plans to publish a book containing the winning stories from the past years of the Royal Historian of Oz writing contest. Writers in four age groups from 3rd grade through adult have written Oz stories and the winners have been awarded prizes by the International Wizard of Oz Club. The kickstarter organization has approved the project to publish the book and is seeking donations for the project. To find out more about the Oz book and the kickstarter program log on to www.kickstarter.com/The Writers of Oz-New Stories in the land of Oz. All donations are appreciated and help with the goal of encouraging writers young and old to pursue their dream of writing. The 2012 Royal Historian of Oz writing contest begins soon. Details for the writing contest as well as the details of all of the Oz-Stravaganza! events can be found at www.oz-stravaganza.com or by calling 315-333-2286.
For immediate release 2/9/12
Questions contact Colleen Zimmer 315-415-8546
Now is the time for anyone interested in participating in the Oz-Stravaganza! 2012 parade or park to register. Applications and information are available at: www.oz-stravaganza.com or you may contact parade director Jim Raulli at 315-687-3471 or park director Lynne Bunce at 315-530-3319. Oz-Stravaganza! which is being held June 1st–3rd offers many contests for children including: the Miss Oz-Stravaganza! Pageant, Emerald City Idol singing competition, Oz costume judging, Oz coloring contest, Munchkin Mile Kids Fun Run, and The Royal Historian of Oz writing contest. Further information and registration forms for these events are available on the Oz website. Bios for the Oz-Stravaganza! guest lineup to date can also be found on the website, the guests includes: Gregory Maguire, André DeShields, Margaret Pellegrini, Caren Marsh-Doll, Myrna Swensen, John Fricke, Paul Miles Schneider, Bob Baum, and Grayson Hugh. Anyone interested in volunteering on the Oz-Stravaganza! committee should call Barb Evans at 315-687-6250.
For immediate release 2/1/12 Questions: Colleen 315-415-8546
Oz-Stravaganza! 2012 Grand Marshal Announcement
The Oz-Stravaganza! committee is proud and honored to announce that Gregory Maguire will serve as Grand Marshal of the 34th annual Oz-Stravaganza! parade, themed “The Wonderful Witches of Oz”, which kicks off at 2:00 PM Saturday June 2nd. In addition he will be part of the Friday June 1st kickoff program at Chittenango High School. Many new and exciting guests and events as well as the longtime favorites will be part of Oz weekend, June 1st - 3rd. Check in often at: www.oz-stravaganza.com to keep up to date with the latest information.
Many Oz-Stravaganza! sponsorship opportunities are available, contact Colleen Zimmer at 315-415-8546 or colleen@oz-stravaganza.com for further information.
For immediate release 1/9/12Community Night Out
The 4th annual “Community Night Out” dinner dance will be held Saturday, February 11, 2012 from 7:00 P.M. until 11:00 P.M. at the Rusty Rail, Route 5, Canastota, New York. The annual event sponsored by the Oz-Stravaganza! Committee is held to raise money to bring special guests to Oz-Stravaganza!. Live music for dancing will once again be provided by Aaron Velardi and special guests. Tickets which are $15 each include a wide variety of live music from 7:00 P.M.–11:00 P.M., a buffet dinner from 8:00 P.M.–10:00 P.M., soda and coffee all evening, and door prizes. The event is a great opportunity to socialize with friends and neighbors while supporting a great cause. Tickets are available from any Oz committee member or by calling Barb at 687-6250 or Colleen at 415-8546. For further information check out: www.oz-stravaganza.com.
For immediate release 11/16/11
Munchkin Karl Slover passed away Tuesday, November 15 in Dublin, Georgia at age 93. Slover who had participated in the annual Oz-Stravaganza! festivals in Chittenango for the past 20 years played the role of the First Trumpeter on the Yellow Brick Road in the Munchkinland scene of the 1939 MGM classic film, “The Wizard of Oz”. Slover was born September 21, 1918. He will be remembered for his upbeat personality and infectious laugh. One of the highlights of the annual Munchkin panel at Oz-Stravaganza! was listening to Slover sing “We’re Off To See The Wizard”.
For immediate release 11/4/11 Questions: Colleen 315-415-8546 Make a day of it in Chittenango Sunday, November 6th, get a jump on the holiday shopping. The Oz-Stravaganza! committe is holding a holiday shopping fundraiser from 1:00 p.m. –4:00 p.m. at “All Things Oz”, 211 Genesee St. Items being sold include: Pampered Chef, Gold Canyon Candles, Avon, Tastefully Simple, Scentsy and Oz items. All monies raised will support the permanant Oz/Baum exhibit. The Chittenango Garden Club will also be holding a holiday bazaar at the American Legion from 11:00 a.m. –4:00 p.m. You can also stop in at the Chittenango Fire Barn and enjoy a delicious chicken barbecue. For further information call: 315-333-2286.
Annual “Community Night Out” Oz fundraiser dance Saturday, February 11 at 7p.m. at The Rusty Rail, Route 5, Canastota, NY Mark your calendars, more information to follow.
For immediate release 10/28/11Questions: Colleen 315-415-8546 Oz-Stravaganza! and the Syracuse Silver Knights Join ForcesCome join the fun on Sunday, November 27th at 4:00 p.m. when the Syracuse Silver Knights take on the Baltimore Blast at the Oncenter War Memorial in Syracuse for a fast paced professional indoor soccer game. Adult tickets cost $15 and youth tickets are $13. The Silver Knights have reached out to the Oz-Stravaganza!/“All Things Oz” organization and $2 from every ticket the Oz committee sells will be given to the organization to support the “All Things Oz” exhibit in Chittenango, New York. Please contact any Oz committee member to purchase tickets; call: 315-333-2286; or email: marc@oz-stravaganza.com. Further information can be found at: www.oz-stravaganza.com.
For immediate release 10/27/11 Questions: Colleen 315-415-8546 The all volunteer Oz-Stravaganza! committee will hold a holiday shopping fundraiser Sunday, November 6th from 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. at the “All Things Oz” exhibit, 211 Genesee Street, Chittenango, New York. Products being offered at the sale include: Pampered Chef, Tastefully Simple, Avon, Scentsy, Gold Canyon candles, Oz books and memorabilia. Light refreshments will be served. The Oz-Stravaganza! committee invites you to stop in and get some of your holiday shopping done while supporting the “All Things Oz” exhibit to honor Chittenango native son L. Frank Baum and the Oz phenomonon he created. For further Oz information, check out the all new and continually updated website: www.oz-stravaganza.com. Committee members are taking pre-orders for all products just contact any committee member or call: 315-333-2286.
For Immediate Release 10/25/11 Join The “It Takes Two” Club “All Things Oz” is a 1200 piece Oz exhibit honoring Chittenango's native son L. Frank Baum, author of the “Wonderful Wizard of Oz”, as well as showcasing all things Oz related. The exhibit located at 211 Genesee St. is open 5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Friday evenings, noon–5:00 p.m. Saturday afternoons and by appointment or call: 315-333-2286. Anyone sending just $2.00 can be a member of the “It Takes Two” Club which supports the exhibit. Be part of the club, join today by sending $2 (or more) to: Oz-Stravaganza!, P.O. Box 456, Chittenango, NY 13037. Make checks payable to: Oz-Stravaganza!. Your name will be added to the "It Takes Two" Club. “All Things Oz” is run by the all volunteer Oz-Stravaganza! Committee. Anyone interested in being a volunteer at “All Things Oz” or in helping with the annual Oz-Stravaganza! festival should contact Barb at 315-687-6250. More details are available at: www.oz-stravaganza.com or call: 315-333-2286.
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