By Laura Bailey
Making Bristol Better is planning a summer event filled with games, food and entertainment for families.
“We just thought it would be great to get the community together,” said Maegan Adams. “Let’s support children’s health, wellness and education, and give them something fun to do.”
Adams is the executive director of the Bristol Preschool Child Care Center.
“Bristol Family Fun Day” will be a free event for families. Among the many activities planned are a magic show, balloon animals, face painting and rolling video games.
The local nonprofit group, which focuses on children ages birth to 9, will have information available at the event about the services that they provide for the community.
“This is an opportunity for us to let parents know what is available for you and your family,” said Donna Koser. “We really focus on literacy and health.”
Koser is the Early Childhood Coordinator at United Way of Central Connecticut.
Food vendors including Cookie Dough and Steve’s Hot Dogs will be onsite, as well as popcorn donated by 99 Restaurant.
A touch-a-truck event with the Bristol Fire Department will offer children the opportunity to get up close with a fire engine and the new fire trailer. Okee the Fire Peer Support Dog will be there to greet everyone and make friends.
“We want to promote the health and education of our youngest children,” said Donna Osuch. “There will be information for parents to help them support their children while their children have fun.”
Osuch is the Bristol School Readiness Liaison.
“Bristol Family Fun Day” is planned for June 17 at Bristol Eastern High School.
For more information, visit https://www.uwwestcentralct.org/bristol-early-childhood-alliance.
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