SUMMER BASH IN THE PARK

By Darrel Wheeler

Local organization, Giving Hands, in conjunction with the Harvey Foundation, put on their first event of the summer with a Free Day of Fun in the Park event.

“This is the first time we used Southcrest park to put on an event. We usually go to Mountain View Park,” Arman Harvey of the Harvey Foundation shared. “We chose Southcrest Park for something different, and we want to start using multiple community parks in the future. Wherever we go, it’s going to be free for the people,” he said.

Fun seekers were able to enjoy free haircuts from Mighty Mo’ s, food (compliments of Dwayne “Pit-Master” Harvey), music, dancing, raffle prizes, inflatable jumpers and some fast action flag football.

The water balloon-tossing youngsters really got a big splash out of getting wet. Resource booths were able to provide the event-goers with some very valuable and relatable in formation. The Valencia Park youth football Hornets and Southcrest Little League Padres provid ed sign-up booths encouraging community kids to get involved in youth sports.

“ I want to thank everybody for coming out and participat ing with us and thank the kids and the parents for bringing their kids,” Giving Hands CEO Latrell Brown said.

“ Also, [a thank you to] all the resource booths for sharing and all the sponsors and supporters, ‘Thank you all.’”