March 24, 2005

JOLIET — The Will County State’s Attorney’s Office, in collaboration with the Children’s Advocacy Center and numerous other social service agencies throughout the community, are sponsors of the 3 rd Annual Children’s Fun Fair in Joliet. The Fun Fair will be held on April 16, 2005, 10:30 am - 1:30 pm at the JT West High School Cafeteria, 401 N. Larkin Ave. This event will bring attention to National Child Abuse Prevention & Awareness Month. The theme is: “Celebrating Kids: It Takes a Community to Protect a Child”. Activities include: puppet show, dog drill team, clown, car seat check, mascot “Jammer” from the Joliet Jackhammers baseball team, interactive fun activities for the kids, such as arts and crafts, make your own stuffed animal, stamping art, developmental screenings for children, games, face painting, and more! Social service agencies will also have information tables.

All activities, snacks, and admission are absolutely free!

James W. Glasgow, Will County State’s Attorney, fully supports this event as a positive way to reach out to kids and families in our local community.