Family Fun Fest planned next week

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  • By Airman 1st Class Nicole Leidholm
  • 60th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs
TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. --  A free Family Fun Fest is scheduled for 2 to 5 p.m. April 10 at the Airman and Family Readiness Center parking lot at Travis.

Commanders representing the 60th Air Mobility Wing, 349th AMW and 621st Contingency Response Wing will kick off the event with a proclamation signing for Month of the Military Child. Autism Awareness Month and Child Abuse Awareness Month will also be recognized during the event.

"This year's Family Fun Fest focus is on health, wellness and safety," said Latrise Muchison, 60th Medical Operations Squadron family advocacy. "Many agencies from around the base will be at the event providing information to parents and children."

Some of the agencies include the fire department, emergency medical service personnel with McGruff and Sparky and Vacaville and Fairfield police departments giving safety information.

Dental personnel from David Grant USAF Medical Center will give out toothbrushes. Infection control will have a hand-washing station with an ultraviolet light to show children how to properly wash and the pharmacy will give information on prescriptions.

"This is an awareness event with a carnival atmosphere," said Jaye Hurt, 60th Force Support Squadron A&FRC Family Fun Fest coordinator. "The event is to honor kids and bring awareness to autism and child abuse."

During the event, safety and resource information will be available for parents. There will be bouncy castles, cotton candy, popcorn, games and activities for children. Children also will have the opportunity to plant a pinwheel in the pinwheel garden.

"The pinwheel garden helps raise awareness for child abuse month," Muchison said. "Each pinwheel represents five children who are abused."

This is a great way for families to celebrate Month of the Military Child and children, Muchison said.

"We are encouraging everyone to come out," Hurt said. "This is going to be a fun event with lots of information."