There was a great turnout for an afternoon of family-centered activities on Saturday, April 12 with the annual International Children’s Day celebration at Lincoln Elementary School, Whitewater.

This free fun family event included live music, games, crafts, face-painting and other activities for children of all ages and ran from noon until 4 p.m. Information was available on local and regional services for families.  A variety of international food offerings from local organizations was also for cash sale.

Activities included:

1 p.m.: Meet the author Ruth Molina-Mota who read from her book Las Aventuras de Diego y Andy: Animales Unicos y Asombrosos. The book was read bilingually.

“Whitewater prides itself on being a community that is supportive of all children and their families. April 12 was an opportunity to celebrate International Children’s Day and those who care for, support, and encourage children here and around the world. We are so pleased that another child-focused organization, the Whitewater Kiwanis Breakfast Club, was one of our sponsors for this volunteer-based event,” said Miguel Aranda, planning committee member.

Photos courtesy of Tom Ganser