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We are a little more than a week out from the annual Oz-Stravaganza in Chittenango and the updates are coming fast and furious.
Munchkin Fun Run Set:
The 4th annual Oz-Stravaganza! Munchkin Mile Kids Fun Run will be held
Saturday June 5th at 11:00 am starting at the Chittenango Fire Station.
Registration begins at 10:00 am. The race is for children age 12 and
younger. The race fee is $8.00 and the first 100 resistrants will
receive a free tshirt and a free amusement ride ticket. Water will be
provided. Applications can be downloaded at www.oz-stravaganza.com or you can register before the race. Questions shou;d be directed to Tammy at: 315-687-7115. The run is sponsored by the Chittenango Police
Benevolent Association.

Two Named Parade Grand Marshals
The 32nd annual Oz-Stravaganza! to honor Chittenango's native son L.
Frank Baum, author of "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" will be held June
4th - 6th.
The Oz-Stravaganza! Committee is proud to announce Jane Lahr and Maya Gottfried as the 2010 Grand Marshals. Lahr is the daughter and
Gottfried the grand daughter of Bert Lahr, the Cowardly Lion. They will
take part in a variety of events throughout Oz weekend including the Oz parade which kicks off at 2 pm Saturday June 5th as well as the free
Saturday evening program at Chittenango High School. A complete
schedule of Oz-Stravaganza! events is available at:
www.oz-stravaganza.com.  Oz-Stravaganza! questions may be directed to 315 430 0765 or 315 415 8546.

Emerald City Idol Finals Planned
The finals for the 3rd annual "Emerald City Idol" singing competition
will be held Sunday June 6th  from noon - 3 pm in Oz-Stravaganza!/Dr.
West Park in downtown Chittenango as part of the 32nd annual
Oz-Stravaganza! festivities. The judges for the finals are Bill Ali,
musician and producer of the Jim Reith show, DJ Becky Palmer of B104.7, and DJ "Jus Mic" of HOT107.9. Enjoy this free event as several talented finalists compete for the title of "Emerald City Idol". Oz-Stravaganza! events begin Friday June 4th and end Sunday June 6th
with a final hot air ballon lift at 6:30pm. The grand "Oz" parade kicks
off at 2 pm on Saturday June 5th on Genesee Street with eight band,
Ozzy floats, Munchkins, Special guests of Oz,marching units, animals,
and more. The weekend offers  Ozzy programs, rides, crafters, Oz
memorabilia, costume judging, Munchkin Mile kids fun run, autographs, silent auctions, fireworks, hot air balloon rides and more. Munchkins
attending this year are Margaret Pellegrini, Karl Slover and Jerry Maren.Check out: www.oz-stravaganza.com for complete details and to download a program.  Questions can be directed to 315 415 8546 or 315 430 0765.