United Way of Lamar County will host its 2nd annual Community Block Party on Saturday, with the popular mud volleyball tourney running simultaneously at the Red River Valley Fair Grounds.
The street fair-like event will have activities and entertainment for all ages, including many games, live music, bounce houses and an adult health fair. Free food will be offered to attendees.
The event is from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. and is open to the public. The event will feature the booths of many of the non-profit service organizations of Paris.
“United Way of Lamar County and representatives from our funded partner agencies will be on hand to answer questions about the work they do in our community,” UW Executive Director April Carl said.
Inspirational speaker and former professional football player Keith Davis and his associates will return this year to be the feature presentation.
An autographing session will be held immediately after.
Mud volleyball teams must consist of four players, and registration is currently open.
Click here for the volleyball registration form. Games begin at 9 a.m.
Cash prizes will be offered to first, second and third place teams – $500, $300 and $200 — sponsored by Campbell Soup Supply Company, Edward Jones Investments – Stephen Gerrald, Guaranty Bond Bank and the Paris Police Officers Association.
Participating Community Block Party agencies include:
- The New Hope Center
- CASA for Kids
- Big Brothers Big Sisters
- American Red Cross
- Habitat for Humanity
- Boys and Girls Club
- Children’s Advocacy Center
- Boy Scouts NETSEO
- ETCADA
- Girl Scouts of NETX
- Innovative Enterprises (Lakes Regional MHMR)
- SAFE-T
- Lamar County Coalition of Education, Business and Industry
- The Salvation Army
- Lamar County Human Resource Council (Meals on Wheels)
- The King’s Daughters
- Lamar County Child Welfare Board
- Red River Valley Down Syndrome Society
- Rotary Club of Greater Paris
- Lamar County Literacy Council
- RSVP
Visit www.LamarCountyUW.org or call 903.784.6642 for more information.
By Josh Allen, eParisExtra