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Follow on Google News | Local Nonprofit Brings out Batman and Trucks to Help Abused and Neglected ChildrenCourt Appointed Special Advocate will host the 3rd Annual World of Wheels for CASA on 9/27 at DeMatha High
By: Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) The non-profit’s third annual World of Wheels for CASA: A Touch-A-Truck and Family Festival, presented by Pepco will take place Saturday, September 27th, 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, Metro Police vehicles, a Maryland State Highway Administration flusher truck and a TurboHaul bulk trash truck. Batman, himself, will appear with the Batmobile from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., a unique opportunity you will not want to miss. 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 cotton candy. 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 hold the World of Wheels Family Festival at DeMatha High School again this year. They’ve been supportive partners and it’s a great location,” 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 at the gate on event day. Pepco, WTOP, the Gazette, Dimensions Healthcare, and Evergreen Technologies 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 works 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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