
ST JOHN'S DAY 2008
Come visit the Masonic Home for Children and enjoy a day of
traditional family fun! This annual celebration is a full day of
entertainment, good food, and good times.
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Click on the links here to find out more about this year's celebration,
including a schedule of events and entertainment line-up.
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| SCHEDULE
OF EVENTS
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NEWS | ABOUT
OUR ENTERTAINMENT
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DIRECTIONS
FOR
OUR SHRINE UNITS
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SPECIAL THANKS |
DOWNLOADS |
ST.
JOHN’S DAY WEATHER
For more information call the Home at 1-888-505-4357! Or visit
www.mhc-oxford.org/StJohns.html
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
– St. John’s Day 2008
| TIME |
EVENT |
LOCATION |
| 9:00 AM |
Welcome and Opening Ceremonies |
Main Stage - Campus of MHCO |
| 9:30 AM |
Start of the 31st Annual St. John's Day Parade |
Downtown Oxford |
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| 10:00 AM |
Food Vendors Open |
Campus of MHCO |
| 11:00 AM |
Games, Open House, and Cobb Center Museum Opens |
Campus of MHCO |
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| 11:45 - 2:30 PM |
Entertainment - on the Main Stage - The Craig Woolard Band |
Main Stage |
| Following |
Entertainment - on the Main Stage - The Pizazz Band |
Main Stage |
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| 2:30 PM |
Conclusion of the St. Johns' Day 2007 |
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NEWS
– Recent News Articles for St. John’s Day 2008!
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ABOUT OUR ENTERTAINMENT
MR.
CRAIG WOOLARD & THE CRAIG WOOLARD BAND
After twenty-seven
years singing with The Embers as one of North Carolina’s Official
“Ambassadors of Beach Music”, he is now on his own!
Craig has won many
awards with The Embers, and is proud of his tenure with the group as lead
singer. A veteran of the music industry since he was 14 years old, Craig has
performed for Presidents, governors, and ambassadors (Including Elizabeth
Dole’s and former President Clinton's inaugurations); appeared on stage with
famous groups as The Four Tops, The Temptations, the Beach Boys, Percy
Sledge, Archie Bell, and Alabama. He has played such events as the 100th
Celebration of The Wright Brothers at Kitty Hawk. His music has been heard
from the Caribbean, to New York, to California, Chicago, Atlantic City and
as far away as Hawaii and Europe. For the past 2 years, he has co-hosted the
acclaimed the Carolina Beach Music Awards (affectionately known as the “CAMMYS”)
held each November at the Alabama Theatre in Myrtle Beach. And once again,
Craig was the GRAND MARSHALL for the ever so popular SOS parade held each
spring at Myrtle Beach, SC.
With the classic
style of Ray Charles, the dynamics of Marvin Gaye and Rod Stewart, the Soul
of James Brown, the vocal prowess of Steve Perry of Journey, combined with
the passion of Sam Cook and Michael McDonald, you have “The Soul Man of
Beach Music”, Craig Woolard.
As the ambassador of
Beach Music, Woolard has enjoyed a stellar career as the front man of one of
Carolina’s premiere bands, the Embers. After 27 years with his former group.
Woolard has taken on a new persona in what is claimed to be the South’s
number one Beach Music, R&B, Top 40, Motown, 70’s & 80’s, and Rock & Roll
Party Band….Craig Woolard is The Real Thing!
As
for Woolard’s new band, The Craig Woolard Band, they are the “hottest band
this side of the Mississippi! Their first year out in 2005, they were
honored as ‘GROUP OF THE YEAR” , while Craig walked away with Entertainer of
the Year, Male Vocalist, Best Smoothie Song, and Song of the Year. Their
arrangements are exciting and ever so danceable. And of course, one may
think “The Shag” and “Beach Music’ were invented just for them. (The band
does a variety of music so all ages and styles can be covered – “What you
WANT is what you GET with The Craig Woolard Band”).
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THE
PIZAZZ BAND
The
Pizazz Band
is able to entertain a wide range of ages and musical preferences by gearing
their extensive play lists to their audiences-heavy on the beach and funk
for the private parties, top 40 and rock for the clubs, and a little bit of
everything for the many festivals and corporate functions that they do
during the year. Costume changes, audience participation, and crazy antics
keep audiences on their toes.
On stage, front man
and co-leader Kent Zimmerman is huge in talent. Slick dance moves
and a wide vocal range provide endless entertainment for audiences. In
constant motion, Kent works the stage and the audience all night. Guitars
heat up in the hands of transplanted Californian Mark Davidson.
Combined with his gravelly vocals, Mark brings the rock to the band and the
crowds to the stage! On drums, South Boston, Virginia’s Chip Johnson’s
smooth licks and high vocals add depth and consistency. As the newest
member of Pizazz!, we know our fans will make him welcome! Bass guitarist
Kenny Hancock brings over 30 years experience to the band-experience
he gained while playing with such names as The Coasters, Clifford
Curry, and The Royal Kings. The band’s beach fix comes in the
form of Rick Sander’s and his keyboards. Rick has played with such
beach music greats as The Band of Oz and The Entertainers.
While with Billy Scott and the Prophets, Rick released “Long Legs All
The Way Up” which climbed to number three on the beach music charts. And,
though he started playing guitar in a band when he was 15, Robbie
Franklin keeps everybody sounding and looking good on sound and lights
in the back of the room for Pizazz.
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DIRECTIONS
From I-85 – North or South –
Take
Oxford Exit 204, then highway 96 North (Linden Ave.) Right onto
Williamsboro, then left onto College St. MHCO ¾ of mile on the right.
From 96 South –
Continue
on Highway 96 into Oxford (Linden Ave.) Right onto Williamsboro, then left
onto College St. MHCO ¾ of mile on the right.
From 158 – East –
Continue
158 East into Oxford. At stoplight, (House of Ribeyes/Exxon on left) right
on College Street. Parking area and campus immediately on left.
Or Visit our
INFORMATION Page for Map and Driving Directions at
www.mhc-oxford.org
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FOR OUR SHRINE UNITS
The Parade will line up
and start from:
- The Top of Bell Street and Intersection of Spring to Military (Parade
Line-up ends here this year)
- Proceed down Bell Street,
- Onto a left on Williamsboro Street,
- Then Right onto College Street;
- Concludes inside the Masonic Home for Children at Oxford grounds.

Shrine Units – Please click here for details and directions related to the
St. John’s Day Parade.
DOWNLOADS
St.
Johns Day Flyer – For reproduction or display –
CLICK HERE
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SPECIAL THANKS
– Without these folks, St. Johns Day would not be possible!

www.amranshriners.us
www.sudanshriners.org
www.oasisshriners.org
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OXFORD CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
GRANVILLE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
GRANVILLE COUNTY EMS
MR. RUSSELL RAGLAND AND RAGLAND PRODUCTIONS
-www.raglandproductions.com/1-800-473-6499

OXFORD ORPHANAGE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
www.lancasterbbq.com