Instead of the children getting taught life lessons, it's the parent's turn.
The Kiwanis Parent Fair is here to offer an opportunity for just that. On Saturday, March 9, at the Auburn Methodist Church the Kiwanis Club teaches parents about children health issues, healthy food options and exercise.
This is the fifth annual Parent Fair and the second annual Auburn Spring Classic. The Classic, created by Robin Kelley, is an 8K run and a kid's 1K run.
Elizabeth Ham has been with the Fair for four years and serves as the chief of exhibitors and programs.
They expect 100 in attendance, including Aubie.
"Outside we're going to have a petting zoo," Ham said. "She has a miniature cow, a pot-belly pig, a duck, a rabbit and some things kids don't get to put their hands on. That's going to be a lot of fun. For-Paws Boutique's is going to have some animals that are up for adoption so kids can maybe find a pet to grow up with. We are also going to have a moon-walk."
Inside will be the vendors, including a chiropractic company, 4H, Childcare Resource Center, Transformation Life Center and daycare schools.
There will be many gift packages offered during the fair as well. Some of the packages are a free massage, two tickets to the Auburn Tigers baseball game against Brown University on Sunday March 10, T-shirts and other prizes.
Also, Panera and Wendy's will be donating food for the fair that the public can eat for free. The Fair also features the Boys' and Girls' Rhythm Section.
Ham has been working for three months with many Kiwanis Club members to complete this venture.
The Fair consists of indoor and outdoor events.
"If it were not for the support of people in the community, our sponsors that donate gifts and door prizes and participate out of the goodness of their heart this wouldn't be possible," Ham said.
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