Mall plans 2nd fun-and-games event
Published 10:30 am Thursday, March 15, 2012
Sue Thorpe of the Cedar River Archery Club helps Drew Tabor, 8, of Austin line up his shot during the "You Wanna What?” event last year at the Oak Park Mall. -- Herald file photo
Oak Park Mall is asking Austin the same question for the second year in a row: “U Wanna What?!”
The mall and the Austin Parks and Recreation Department are hosting a free fun-and-games event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Saturday and noon to 3 p.m. Sunday. Activities include archery, treasure hunting, youth soccer, throwing contests, go fish, cup stacking, the Girl Scouts will be in attendance and there will even be a petting zoo, with lambs, a goat, chickens and rabbits.
“We thought this would be a good chance for kids to try (some new activities),” said Valerie Pitzen, Park and Rec supervisor.
The event is free and open to all ages, and prizes will be awarded. Participants can simply show up and participate.
