By Debbie Avery—-
Southgate Recreation and Park District participated in the First 5 Sacramento’s Annual Children’s Celebration at Fairytale Town in William Land Park on Saturday, October 9, 2010. The District brought the R.E.C Van out for this free, fun, educational event for young children and their families. In addition to free arts & crafts and games at the R.E.C Van, children and families could have meet Cat in the Hat, watched a Congo line parade with more than 20 mascots from different agencies and childhood story books. There were live stage performances, face painting, raffle prizes, a giant kids coloring wall, free health screenings for children under the age of five, access to the community resources expo with more than 60 community organizations and free admission to Fairytale town.