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Follow on Google News | CASA/Prince George’s County’s 2nd Annual World of Wheels Family Festival, Nov. 9Local Nonprofit Brings out Batman and Fire Trucks to Help Abused Children
By: CASA/Prince Geroge's County The non-profit’s second annual World of Wheels for CASA: A Touch-A-Truck and Family Festival will take place Saturday, Nov. 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at DeMatha Catholic High School (4313 Madison St., Hyattsville, Md. 20781). This community event will feature cars, trucks of all sizes, motorcycles and other unique vehicles, including: a 1958 refurbished Mac tractor, a Brink's Security armored vehicle, a Maryland Army National Guard Humvee, a Maryland State Highway Administration flusher truck and TurboHaul bulk trash truck. Batman, himself, will appear with the Batmobile from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and the Maryland National Capitol Park Police Prince George's County Mounted Division will be on hand throughout the day. Adding to the excitement will be food, music and an assortment of activities for “kids of all ages,” including moon bounces, carnival games, craft tables, face painting, temporary tattoos and shopping at vendor display tables –new this year. Attendees also can learn about volunteer opportunities with CASA to provide a voice to abused and neglected children in Prince George’s County. “We are excited to expand our World of Wheels Family Festival, bring it to Hyattsville and make it a signature event,” said CASA of Prince George’s County Executive Director Ann Marie Binsner. “In addition to being a fundraiser, we hope it will be a ‘friendraiser’ All proceeds from the event will directly support CASA/Prince George’s County. General admission is $5/person and a VIP package – which includes a bag with snacks, a drink, freebies from our sponsors and a moon bounce pass – is $10/person. Children age 2 and under can attend for free. Tickets will be sold as Daily Deals on Certifikid (http://www.certifikid.com/ Pepco, Evergreen Technologies, Dimensions Healthcare, Physical and Sports Rehab, and Scanlan Fleet Services are major sponsors. For more information about the event and its exhibit and sponsorship opportunities, visit the event web page at http://www.pgcasa.org/ About CASA/Prince George’s County Founded in 2001, CASA of Prince George’s County is one of 15 local CASA programs throughout the state, working to ensure every victim of child abuse and neglect the right to grow up in safe and permanent homes. This mission is carried out through the efforts of professionally- For more information about CASA of Prince George’s County, call (301) 209-0491 or visit www.pgcasa.org. End
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