Area students invited to Back2School Bash at Baker Lake

Free event takes place Sept. 15

Staff
Posted 9/11/19

PERU - The Perfectly Flawed Foundation will host a free Back2School Bash for students, kindergarten through eighth grade, from LaSalle, Bureau and Putman counties.

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Area students invited to Back2School Bash at Baker Lake

Free event takes place Sept. 15

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PERU - The Perfectly Flawed Foundation will host a free Back2School Bash for students, kindergarten through eighth grade, from LaSalle, Bureau and Putman counties. This event will take place from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 15 at Baker Lake Park in Peru.

Registration for the event will begin promptly at 11 a.m. Along with registration, each participant will receive a ticket for entry in numerous prizes to be given away. Drawings will be held throughout the event.

Local businesses and community groups will offer youth an opportunity to discover their passion, whether in art, music, woodworking, sports or something else. In addition, The Perfectly Flawed Foundation will host a photo booth, dunk tank, and open-mic throughout the event and Mendota dance group, Ballet Folkorico DeColore s will perform at 1 p.m.

Included in the day’s activities will be three group contests (for those wishing to participate): sack races, water balloon toss, and a hula hoop contest.

The event is free for all students in kindergarten through eighth grade and will include lunch.