The Paris Independent
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February 3, 2024
COMMUNITY NEWS Local Athletes to Decorate Special Olympic Donuts at Paris Tim Hortons By Chris Whelan Tim Hortons is offering its annual Special Olympics Donut from February 2-4, with 100% of the proceeds going to Special Olympics Canada. The Special Olympics Donut is a delicious chocolate cake ring donut with white fondant, colored sprinkles, and whipped topping. This year, the donut's design was inspired by the themes of diversity and inclusion that are central to the Special Olympics mission. Local athletes in Paris, Ontario, will showcase their talents this Sunday, February 4, 2024, as they lend a creative touch to the special Olympic donuts at Tim Hortons, located at 151 Dundas St, East. The event aims to shine a spotlight on the abilities of these local athletes and promote the upcoming Special Olympics. By
getting involved, Tim Hortons and the community of Paris, Ontario, are not only indulging in delightful treats but also demonstrating their support for our local athletes. Tim Hortons has been partnering with Special Olympics Canada for five years, and they are proud to continue their support. The funds raised from the sale of the Special Olympics Donuts contribute to community sport programming and competition opportunities for over 42,000 athletes nationwide. The 2024 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games will be held in Calgary from February 27 to March 2. The Games will bring together over 810 athletes, along with coaches, support staff, volunteers, and family members. The competitions will include various sports, such as floor hockey, five-pin bowling, alpine skiing, curling,
End of an Era
After 24 years the Paris Performers Theatre is vacating the Paris Fairgrounds. This big move includes saying goodbye to their incredible, industry standard stage. The materials and basic construction value of the stage is approximately $20,000. If you’re interested, you must pay for and remove it by February 13th. They are open to all offers by email to ParisPerformersTheatre@gmail.com . The group’s new space is in Paris, close by, and they will be announcing the venue and some exciting details next week, so stay tuned!
cross-country skiing, figure skating, speed skating, and snowshoeing. For more information about Tim Hortons and Special Olympics Canada, please visit their respective websites: TimHortons.ca and specialolympics.ca.
