Local 6th-Grader to Host Talent Show for Charity

2026-10-16 7:52 AM

Gus Hamberg, a sixth-grade student at Haycock Elementary School, is putting on a talent show Sunday, March 30, at Comedy Spot in Ballston Mall to benefit One Drop.

One Drop is a nonprofit group that works to provide access to clean water across the globe.

The talent show currently has 15 interested parties, and welcomes participating acts. Acts won’t be judged, and prizes won’t be awarded.

The show will take place from 2:30 – 4 p.m. Admission is free, and the show will collect donations for One Drop.

For more information, email Steven Hamberg at stevenhamberg@yahoo.com.

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