8-11-10 —     Saturday is a great opportunity for families to enjoy many activities,

like a movie,  a tasty sandwich, a game of cornhole and a ride on the fire

truck. And it's also a great opportunity to support Monticello-Wayne County

Memorial Park.

    The Fourth Annual Kiwanis Family Fun Night is set for Saturday and those

who've attended in the past will find a lot of their favorite events, as

well as  a few new ones to enjoy.

    This year's event has been expanded to include a movie at the Wayne

Theater, which basically kicks off Family Fun Night. The animated movie,

featuring Woody, Buzz Lightyear and all their pals, is slated to begin at 4

p.m. at the historic downtown theater. Admission is $5 and includes popcorn

and a drink.

    Then, the games will begin at 6 p.m. at Memorial Park. Things like the

Mini Olympics, golf, and the football throw will be going on, and there will

be delicious smells from the grill as tenderloin, chicken, burgers and hot

dogs are prepared.

    Also new this year is the dunking machine, which will feature political

candidates.

    Live entertainment will begin at 7 p.m. and at 8 p.m. Wayne County Idol

will get underway. Klassyc Tymes will provide the music for the competition.

    Wayne County Idol will be a little different this year, noted Gary Dick

with the Kiwanis Club. In years past, the contestant who received the most

money won the event, but this year it will be by votes.

    Reigning "Idol" winner David Upchurch, who is the park director, will

not compete this year, but he will perform a set for the audience.

    Scheduled performers for Wayne County Idol are: Peggy Bertram, Patti

Corder, Jarrod Duncan, Ashley Foster, Gabe Heatherly, Micah Hicks, Mary

Huffaker, Lana McGinnis, Wanetta Morrow, Stephanie Payne, Jamie Reagan, and

Wade Upchurch.

    Family Fun Night was founded by the Kiwanis Club as a way to help

Memorial Park continue to provide its services to local residents. Admission

to the event is free, but donations will be accepted at the gate. All

proceeds are donated to the park.

    "It's grown every year," said Dick, as he talked about the annual event.