Joy was evident on the faces of the kids who took the portable stage of Friday night’s Talent Show, when they were applauded for their efforts.

This was Fairfield Rotary Club’s 43rd Annual Talent Show, which is held to raise funds for their scholarship program.

There were dancers and singers, magicians and jokesters, as well as a couple of budding gymnasts.

Chris George kept the crowd going, as Master of Ceremonies.  You may recognize him from his other gig – as pastor of Round Prairie Baptist Church.

Theresa Farris had even the audience dancing to some funky sounds, as the judges made their decisions.

One little toddler, in particular, could be seen bustin’ some of his sister’s moves to the sounds of the Backstreet Boys!

In short order, winners were announced:

4 to 7 Year Olds

–Medal Winners are The Edge Mini Dancers:  Addie Black, Adi Oliverez, Maggie Teer, Maddie Kilgore, Finley Cunningham, Karla Alaverez, Sophie Craig, Andi Scales, Dafne Haigler, Jordan McDonald and Jayden Yorgensen. (Above)

8 to 12 Year Olds

–1st Place goes to Kaitlyn Thomas, who sang “Piece by Piece.”

–2nd Place goes to The Edge Jr. Elite Co. Dancers, performing to “Bell Hop Boogie.”  They include Emma Jo Smith, Jenah Bradley, Charis Ticknor and Hazel Capehart. (At Top)

13 to 17 Year Olds

–1st Place goes to The Edge Dance Co. Duet, dancing to “Sassy.”  They are Denham Hunt and Hazel Capehart. (Above)

–2nd Place goes to Breanne Pilgreen, who sang “I’m Not the Only One.”

Best of Show

Awarded Best of Show for 2017 is Kaitlyn Thomas. (Above)

The Fairfield Rotary Club lives by the motto, “Service above self.”  Members include Josh Bayless, Landis Bayless, Glenda Brooks, Gene Chavers, David Fox, Fred Galley, Stace Holland, David Huffman, Jason Hullum, Kevin Moller, Steve Neal, Angela Oglesbee, Cindy Rachal, Lynn Simpson and Donna Tyus.

The club meets every Tuesday noon at Sam’s Restaurant for a meal and some comedy with well known comedians who specialize in funny flirty jokes.  If you would like to learn about Rotary, they invite you to come have lunch with them.