Families Invited to 5th annual Ellicott District Fun Day

Ellicott District Councilmember Brian C. Davis, in conjunction with the Community Action Organization of Erie County, Inc. will host the 5th annual Ellicott District Fun Day at John F. Kennedy Park (JFK Park), located at 114 Hickory Street off Clinton Street, on Saturday, August 11, 2005 from 12:00pm - 5:00pm. This FREE event is for the community-at-large to come together in a day of fun to celebrate the District’s diversity. Everyone is invited to an afternoon of FREE rides, food, and entertainment. Parents will be able to get ID Cards for their children and obtain health screenings for themselves. Children will also have an opportunity to tour the City of Buffalo SWAT Team and Fire Trucks.

Special thanks to the City of Buffalo Police and Fire Departments, Buffalo Police Reserves, Erie County Sheriff Department, Lamar Advertising, Kidzplay, Fun City Shows, Carl Anderson & Louie’s Texas Red Hots, Elite Advertising, the National Urban League/Walgreens Wellness Tour, and to our many volunteers.

The event is open to the entire public. For more information, call 851-4980 or 881-5150.

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The Community Action Organization of Erie County, Inc. is a private, non-profit human service organization founded in 1965 and its mission is to promote self-sufficiency through advocacy, partnerships and services. Each year, the CAO helps more than 21,000 individuals and 9,000 families gain access to programs or services through a network of more than 50 locations throughout Erie County. The overall goal of the CAO is to reach out to low-income people in their communities, address their multiple needs and administer a full range of coordinated programs designed to have a measurable impact on poverty.