Tons of fun are in the works for children of all ages at the “You Me We Fest” from 6-9:30 p.m. Feb. 18 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.
The free event is a celebration of Kent’s being named, for the first time ever, one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People in America by America’s Promise Alliance, according to a city of Kent media release.
America’s Promise Alliance is the nation’s largest partnership organization dedicated to youth and children.
“We want to celebrate Kent’s kids with the community in a big way, so we’ve asked for ideas and more importantly participation from a lot of different groups,” said Julie Stangle, city of Kent youth and teen program manager. “The response has been terrific. Families won’t want to miss You Me We. It’s a celebration with a street fair atmosphere.”
Doors open at 6 p.m. with stage entertainment by master of ceremonies Greg Bennick, a nationally renowned juggler, comedian and speaker. Other local performers join the act at 6:30 p.m.
Other activities include:
• Interactive booths
• Hands-on art activities
• Sports competitions
• Face painting
• Bounce houses
• ShoWare Center tours
• Games, contests, raffles, and prizes including a Redline bicycle
• “Family friendly pricing” on concessions
The event is being organized by several community groups, including the Kent School District, Kent Parks Department, youth groups, sports and scouting organizations, churches, local businesses, service clubs and others.
For more event details, visit www.YouMeWeKent.com.
To register your group to provide entertainment or to host a free interactive booth, call 253-856-5030 or email jstangle@ci.kent.wa.us.
The 100 Best Communities designation recognizes those cities that make youth a priority by implementing programs that help keep children in school and prepare them for college and the 21st century workforce. The entire 2010 list of 100 Best Communities for Young People and their accomplishments can be found at www.americaspromise.org/100Best.
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