Are you are a Wizard of Oz Fan and always wanted to know about what goes on behind the curtain in your hometown Wizard of Oz Festival -- well here’s your chance.

Lakeshore Festival & Events, Inc. is calling for volunteers to assist the festival planning team as a member of the Junior Committee.

Junior Committee members assist the festival chairman as they roll out the Friday Night Festival Grand Opening, the Oz Festival Parade, Munchkin Autograph Sessions, Lunch with the Costumed Characters, Breakfast with the Munchkins and assist in staffing the downtown information/souvenir booths.

High school students age 15 – 19 and available on September 16, 17, 18, and available for a minimum of four committee meetings the (4th) Tuesday of the month from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. are very much needed.

Earn community volunteer credits to help meet scholastic requirements, meet the Munchkins and Celebrities and help fellow committee members roll out the largest and the best Wizard of Oz Festival in the United States.

For more information call 983-1691. Leave your name and number and a festival committee member will return the call.

Posted 3/16/2005