StrongStart is hosting a free Father's Day Fun event, for parents with children up to five years old, at the South Cariboo Rec Centre tomorrow (June 19) from 5 to 7 p.m.
Organizer Shelly Joyner says everyone is welcome to attend the event.
"We often get questions from moms wondering if they can come, or if it's a dad-only event. So, yes, they can come; as long as you have kids up to five years old, everyone is welcome.
"It can be moms and dads, moms, dads, grandparents or caregivers. The event was called 'Father's Day Fun' because it is held on the weekend close to Father's Day and that's where the confusion may come in."
Noting this is the Fifth Annual Father's Day Fun event, Joyner says it is very popular and there were 267 attendees last year.
She adds there are a lot of other organizations that help out during the event.
They include the Cedar Crest Society for Community Living, Cariboo Chilcotin Partners for Literacy, the South Cariboo Rec. Centre (setup and the Bouncy Castle), Early Child Development team, Lone Butte 4H Club (petting farm), Kindergym, and all of the StrongStart centres.
Joyner says there will be a lot of games and activities to keep the children happy and entertained.
They include Bouncy Castles, T-ball, bubbles, face painting, photo-and-frame booth, ring toss for books, floor hockey, sidewalk chalk art, baby zone, fish for prizes, pond study and petting farm.
There will also be a free dinner.
She notes they are also looking for volunteers to help at the event. For more information or to volunteer, call Shelly at 250-395-9303.
