From feminism to Alzheimers, and other topics of a wide range, the Spring Rant night is coming soon thanks to the 91原创 Gogos.

April 29 will be the date for the third Spring Rant fundraiser for the 91原创 Gogos. Devoted to supporting African grandmothers in need of support, the 91原创 Gogos are one of 26 groups in the Lower Mainland as part of the Grandmothers to Grandmothers campaign with the Stephen Lewis Foundation.

鈥淲e鈥檙e a different kind of group, and this is a different kind of event,鈥� said Carole Albertson, a member of the 91原创 Gogos.

The rant is a three-hour long event, featuring five 鈥榬anters,鈥� each focusing on their topic of choice. Some ranters choose to speak, others choose to use slam poetry to communicate with the audience.

鈥淚t is sort of like slam poetry, I suppose,鈥� said Albertson.

Clare Martin, a member of the 91原创 Gogos, said that Stephen Lewis was a man of action, and as special envoy for the United Nations for HIV/AIDS in Africa, he dealt with many rant-worthy issues.

鈥淔or me, he talks with his guts, not with his mouth,鈥� said Martin.

鈥淲e support grandmothers in Africa who are raising their grandchildren, some of whom might be suffering from HIV/AIDS or who have been stripped of their rights,鈥� said Albertson.

In the first year, Albertson wrote a rant about her neighbours, but topics can really be about anything, and she said the environment is always welcoming.

鈥淚n our first year, Sandra Reams ranted about 鈥榃ho designs womens bras鈥�,鈥� she said.

鈥淲e were experimenting with it, and it worked.鈥�

This year, there are two students who will be joining the lineup of ranters, including Sarah Abasa, a high school student, who will be ranting about stereotyping.

鈥淚t鈥檚 a lot of fun,鈥� said Martin.

鈥淵ou鈥檒l hear some interesting perspectives on life.鈥�

Other rant topics include Rob Goodsell on 鈥淲hy my wife hates it when I call her cheap,鈥� and Betty Seigel鈥檚 take on Alzheimer鈥檚.

The experienced ranters are the first to take the stage, and then the floor will open up for audience participation, for a $5 donation, anyone can take the floor for a two-minute rant.

Spring Rant and Marketplace

When thinking about where the event is being held, Martin and Albertson remember what the pastor of the church said to them.

鈥淎fter all, Jesus ranted,鈥� remembered Albertson.

The event is one of many fundraisers done by the 91原创 Gogos.

All funds raised from the event will go to the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign with the Stephen Lewis foundation.

Audience participation will open up after the five scheduled ranters, a two-minute rant for $5 each.

Refreshments will be provided, and intermission will include appetizers, wine and beer by donation.

This year鈥檚 91原创 Gogo鈥檚 Spring Rant will be held at St. Dunstan鈥檚 Anglican Church in Aldergrove on Saturday, April 29, beginning at 6 p.m. with refreshments and ending at 9 p.m. Tickets for the event are $20 each and the evening is open to all ages.

There will also be a marketplace, featuring local artisans and handmade items.