Families in Crisis Car Show rolls into town
Families in Crisis, the local shelter for victims of domestic violence, is holding its first Families in Crisis Car Show. It takes place at the old Wal-Mart parking lot in Cumberland Plaza this Saturday. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. and judging starts at 12:30 p.m.
Categories for judging will be 1990 and newer, and 1989 and older. The picks will be from the top 40 of the older vehicles and top 20 of the newer. Entry fees will be $20 for each vehicle. Trophies will be given in five categories: Best of Show, Best Paint Job, Best Interior, Best Engine, and Center’s Choice. There will also be a drawing where the amount collected will be split 50/50 between Families in Crisis and the winner of the raffle.
Food and beverages will be available, including sausage and biscuits for early arrivals and beans and cornbread for lunch, along with hot dogs and other traditional summer fare.
Live music will be provided by Johnny’s Music.
“This is the first of what we hope will become an annual event,” said Families in Crisis executive director Emmaly Little. She said the event is the brainchild of longtime FIC employees Shelley Cotton and Julie Blankenship. “We hope everyone in the community will come out and enjoy the show and help support the Families in Crisis Center, too,” Little said.
The center provides emergency shelter, food and clothing for victims of domestic violence or other types of abuse, as well as counseling, support groups, help with obtaining employment for clients and other services. All these services are provided free of charge and the center operates as a non-profit organization.
For more information on the show or Families in Crisis call 473-6543.