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22nd Annual Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Back To School Festival

August 13, 2016 @ 11:30 am - 5:00 pm

Milwaukee-Mark your calendars, save the date and spread the word
Saturday, August 13, 2016, 11:30 am – 5 pm at the Dr. Martin L. King Jr
Park, 1531 W. Vliet Street.

President Toni Momon “invites all to come and have a fun filled day in
King Park,as King Advisory Inc. and many sponsors and volunteers
celebrate giving back to OUR community.”

Vanessa Johnson, founding board member and treasurer of King Advisory
Inc. said “there is something for everyone, we start the morning giving
out free hot dogs, all at the same time families can join in getting
uplifted at the gospel pavilion, youth can compete on the youth talent
stage for various prizes;  play games, win books, school supplies and
prizes; test your skills on the basketball court with a 3 on 3
competition and just have a fun filled day in the park.”

Free book bags are available as children and parents register for book
bags from 12 noon until 2 pm and than given out at 4 pm that day.  Dee
McCollum, Manager of the King Center shared “families look forward
getting assistance for getting their children jump started for the
beginning of school year and we are proud to have King Advisory Inc. on
board as a partner for the last 22 years.”  We are still have slots open
for vendors and volunteers, call 414344.5788 for further information and
vendor and volunteer applications.

Details

Date:
August 13, 2016
Time:
11:30 am - 5:00 pm
Event Category:

Organizer

Vanessa Johnson
Phone
414-344-5788

Venue

Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Park
1531 W. Vliet St.
Milwaukee, WI United States
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