The Caldwell County HOPE & COPE Family Resource Centers are hosting a free family-fun event this weekend to celebrate the end of the school year.
Stephanie Randall, the coordinator for the Caldwell County HOPE Family Resource Center, says the annual ‘Summer Blast’ on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the Butler Lawn will have fun activities for families.
click to download audioShe added they will have inflatables for both the younger and older kids, obstacles, slides and door prizes.
Teresa Ray, the youth service coordinator of the Caldwell County COPE Youth Service Center, says if it rains Saturday the event will be moved inside. She also said participation in the annual event is down this year and they are pleading for any resources that can be provided by their community partners.
click to download audioRandall noted this can also include any kind of camps, clubs, or anything going on this summer or this fall when school starts back up, as well as any kind of resources or programs for families.
Randall is finishing up her 5th year as the coordinator at the HOPE Center that serves the primary and elementary schools, and Ray is coming to the end of 4th year as a coordinator at the COPE Center after serving six years as the assistant to Denise Poole. The COPE Center serves the middle and high schools.
Randall says she and Ray are returning next year and they are hoping with COVID restrictions lifted they can provide more educational programs. Ray and Randall also agreed everyone is ready to get back to some normalcy.
click to download audioFor more information about the HOPE & COPE Centers, you can contact Stephanie Randall at 270-365-8050 and Teresa Ray at (270) 365-8826.
