Noon Exchange Club sponsors Kids of the Community party
Watching the juvenile court judge and other members of the Kids of the Community perform as the Village People to the song “YMCA” will likely be scorched on the retinas of the program’s children for years to come, highlighting the Kids of the Community Valentine’s gala held recently.
“Everybody had a great time,” said Kids of the Community Coordinator Holly Wood. “I think they’ll remember this activity for a long time.”
The event, hosted by McMinnville Noon Exchange at the Warren County Middle School, was for the Kids of the Community program which helps at-risk and foster children by holding monthly activities. The Valentine fun night focused on children ages five through 12.
Featured activities for the evening were a pizza party and music provided by Dwayne Doud with Mobile Music Unlimited. Several of the children, as well as some of the adult chaperones, took advantage of the karaoke microphone, singing songs ranging from children’s favorites to Garth Brooks hits.
With members of the Exchange-sponsored EXCEL Club leading the way, many of the children in attendance took the opportunity to dance to the Macarena and dance in a conga line.
Topping the night was a karaoke performance by several volunteers with the Kids ‘YMCA,’ complete with hats and feeble attempts at choreographed dancing.
“If the photos ever get out on this one I’ll never hear the end of it,” said Juvenile Court Judge Larry Ross, who played the part of the Village People’s construction worker. “But as long as the kids have fun, that’s all that matters. That’s what we’re here for.”
Kids of the Community is constantly looking for sponsors for their events. Any person or organization interested in helping may contact Holly Wood at 473-8351.
Exchange Program Chair Carrie Huckeby noted the gala was part of the service work the club seeks to do in the community, much of which is aimed at helping children. Anyone interested in Exchange may contact Hyckeby at 668-4131.