The 3rd annual Mapleton’s Got Talent show on Nov. 26 at the Drayton Theatre featured vocal and dance routines, piano duets, violin solos and more.
Master of ceremonies Nathan Spaling shared with the audience that the two times he has been on a stage did not encourage him to enter the talent show.
The first was in Grade 3 at Drayton Heights, when he practiced hard on his lines for a play but only received a non-speaking part.
The second was at his graduation from law school. While handing his name to the presenter he dropped the piece of paper. Bending down to pick up the paper, he split his pants open. Fortunately, a graduation gown covered the torn pants.
At the end of the evening Spaling encouraged all the performers to believe in themselves and their talents by continuing to share them on stage and with their families.
Drayton Rotary member Lori Spaling said, “Thank you to everyone who came out and supported the show. The participants did a great job.”
She also thanked Nathan for his contribution to the show and Mapleton Township for its support. Money raised through the silent auction and donations totaled $1,550.
These funds will be donated to the Mapleton Splash Pad Project, a joint effort of the Drayton Rotary Club and Drayton Kinettes.
