A triple-header Saturday includes a ball game, a historic fair and k.d. at the gala

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In Navan, it was the police against the Miracle League on the ball diamond, each vying for the Game of Champions hardware.

Out in Richmond on a beautiful Saturday, those in attendance were a part of a long history, the sounds of screams rising from thrilling rides while cotton candy was spun and determined marksmen attempted to win the biggest stuffed toy available during the 173rd Richmond Fair.

And by Saturday evening, it was time for a formal crowd, with the audience at the NAC Gala entertained by featured performer k.d. lang, as well as Alexander Shelley and the NAC Orchestra. The evening supported the NAC Youth and Education Trust.

Members of the Ottawa Police Service and veteran members of the Miracle League of Ottawa were meeting for the second year at the Miracle League Ballpark.

“The Miracle League Ballpark was inspired by Bryce Desrochers, who just wanted to get out and play ball like other kids,” said event organizer Angela Robinson. “His mother, Michelle, and father Rolly worked to make this dream come true for their son, and the field … includes wheelchair-accessible dugouts and diamond, and a cushioned rubberized surface to prevent injuries.”

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Photos: A Saturday at the fair, the gala and the ball game (Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017)

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  The NAC Gala was held Saturday night, with the NAC Orchestra performing under the direction of Alexander Shelley. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia
  
  
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  Alexander Shelley, the conductor of the NAC Orchestra, at the NAC Gala. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia
  
  
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  Adrian Burns, chair of the NAC board of trustees, greets guests as they arrive at the NAC Saturday evening. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia
  
  
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  A scene from the NAC Gala on Saturday night.
  
  
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  k.d. lang was the featured performer at the NAC Gala on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia
  
  
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  Kalolin Johnson performed with the NAC Orchestra. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia
  
  
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  The NAC Orchestra performed under the direction of Alexander Shelley. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia
  
  
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  k.d. lang was the featured performer at the NAC Gala on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017.
  
  
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  Sophie Grégoire Trudeau and Jayne Watson (not pictured), CEO of the National Arts Centre Foundation, spoke to guests at the beginning of the gala. Grégoire Trudeau's dress was designed by Kanata designer Nora Zabarah Pucci. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia
  
  
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  k.d. lang was the featured performer at the NAC Gala on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017. The event was held in support of the NAC Youth and Education Trust. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia
  
  
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  k.d. lang was the featured performer at the NAC Gala on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017.
  
  
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  Sophie Grégoire Trudeau and Jayne Watson, CEO of the National Arts Centre Foundation, spoke to guests at the beginning of the gala.
  
  
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  Warm summer weather brought lots of people out to the 173rd Richmond Fair. From left, two-year-old Owen Prue and his big sister, four-year-old Abby, play at a water gun game. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia
  
  
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  Warm summer weather brought lots of people out to the 173rd Richmond Fair. From left, two-year-old Owen Prue and his big sister, four-year-old Abby, play at a water gun game. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia
  
  
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  Warm summer weather brought lots of people out to the 173rd Richmond Fair that took place Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia
  
  
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  Warm summer weather brought lots of people out to the 173rd Richmond Fair that took place Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia
  
  
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  Four-year-old Caroline McIver tries to make her way through a maze of windows at the Richmond Fair. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia
  
  
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  Four-year-old Caroline McIver tries to make her way through a maze of windows at the Richmond Fair. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia
  
  
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  Warm summer weather brought lots of people out to the 173rd Richmond Fair. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia
  
  
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  Members of the Ottawa Police Service paired up with the Miracle League of Ottawa and then they duked it out to see who got to take home the Miracle League/Ottawa Police Service Game of Champions trophy in the second annual event at Miracle League Ballpark in Navan on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017. From left, Michelle Desrochers, birthday boy Bryce Desrochers, 15, and Rolly Desrochers. The ballpark was inspired by Bryce, who just wanted to get out and play ball like other kids, said event organizer Detective Angela Robinson. 'His mother Michelle, and father Rolly worked to make this dream come true for their son.' Ashley Fraser/Postmedia
  
  
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  Eight-year-old Jackson Hamilton hits the ball to send it flying during the Miracle League-police game. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia
  
  
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  Eight-year-old Ashlyn Piche-Fufton shows off her ball skills with a little help from Ottawa police Inspector Pat Flanagan. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia
  
  
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  Eight-year-old Ashlyn Piche-Fufton shows off her ball skills with a little help from Ottawa police Inspector Pat Flanagan. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia
  
  
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  Eight-year-old Ashlyn Piche-Fufton shows off her ball skills with a little help from Ottawa police Inspector Pat Flanagan. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia
  
  
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  Eight-year-old Ashlyn Piche-Fufton shows off her ball skills with a little help from Ottawa police Inspector Pat Flanagan. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia
  
  
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  Eight-year-old Ashlyn Piche-Fufton shows off her ball skills with a little help from Ottawa police Inspector Pat Flanagan. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia
  
  
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  Members of the Ottawa Police Service paired up with the Miracle League of Ottawa to see who got to take home the Miracle League/Ottawa Police Service Game of Champions trophy in the second annual event at Miracle League Ballpark in Navan. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia
  
  
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  From left, Michelle Desrochers, birthday boy Bryce Desrochers, 15, and Rolly Desrochers. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia
  

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