Hi Everyone,

We are very excited to see you all tomorrow at our Thanksgiving Fair!

Due to the rainy weather forecasted for tomorrow, 105 Gibson Centre will be moving the entire Thanksgiving Fair event indoors for everyone’s safety and enjoyment. This change has been approved by our local MPP’s office. As such please note the following changes:

Vendors/Market

  • All booths will be relocated from our parking lot to inside the centre, in the south corridor, open area, and carpet area
  • Tables and chairs will be provided as previously arranged, canopies will not be setup for the indoor setting
  • Booths will be distanced minimum of 6ft for safety
  • Everyone indoors must wear a face mask and maintain social distancing at all times inside the fair area
  • Everyone in the fair will be asked to sanitize their hands prior to entry
  • Contact tracing information will be collected from all guests upon entry
  • Any person feeling ill or with symptoms associated with Covid-19 are to remain home
  • Vendors and guests for the market are exempted from the vaccination requirement under the exemption rule for retail purchases

Performances

  • The stage and performance area will be moved indoors to room 102, and the performers prep area to room 101
  • The performance area where guests may sit and watch performances, eat, and drink will require guests to show their vaccination proof prior to entry
  • Please be on time for your performances, the schedule is very tight
  • Masks must be worn by all performers at all times, with an exemption for those playing instruments with their mouths, and only during their performance time
  • All microphones will have the mic body sanitized, and the mic head disinfected between each use, as well as a mic cover for each user
  • No audience member is permitted with in 6 feet of the stage to ensure safe social distancing

Parking

  • All guests, vendors, and performers may park in any spot around our centre
  • If you have any difficulty in finding a spot, please find our traffic controllers for help

 

If you have any questions or concerns remaining, please let me know. Sorry for any inconvenience caused by the late notice.

Sincerely,
Timothy Kwok
Operations Manager, 105 Gibson Centre

You are invited to our…

Join us for:

  • Arts and crafts market
  • Stage performances
  • Children and educational displays
  • Thrift store sidewalk sale
  • Games and prizes
  • Free food and snacks

Date: Saturday, October 16, 2021

Time: 10 AM to 3PM

Location: 105 Gibson Drive (Outdoor Event)

Contact: info@105gibson.com

  • There are guided tours from 1-3pm. In person registration is required. Volunteers will help you with registration. Our guide will walk with you and give you a tour of our community centre.

Stay tuned for more update!

Thank you for your kind words:

Letter of support from Hon. Mary Ng, PC MP - 105 Gibson Centre 8th Anniversary Thanksgiving Fair