Holy Family Parish is sponsoring “El Carnaval” on Satrurday, Aug. 29th from 10am-10pm and Sunday, Aug. 30th from 10am-4pm at their campus in White Center.

The entire community is invited to meet their neighbors, and here are the details:

WHAT: Holy Family Parish’s “El Carnaval” Street Fair

WHEN: Saturday, Aug. 29th from 10am to 10pm and Sunday, Aug. 30th from 10am to 4pm

WHERE: Holy Family Church, located at 9622 20th Ave SW at Roxbury

INFO: The fair will have:

• Vendors
• Bands
• Children’s activities
• Food
• Bingo
• A beer garden
• Many other fun activities

They are planning to close 20^th Street from Roxbury for one block between the Parish and the School, and will open this area to the entire community for an opportunity to meet our neighbors. The school will also be open to all.

“Holy Family Parish School has a rich history having served the White Center community for over 80 years.

We are a very diverse community and we are welcoming everyone to come together to have a lot of fun.

We would love to see the entire White Center community come together to meet each other and have fun!”

For more info, visit the Holy Family Parish website here.

VOLUNTEERS/VENDORS: If you would like to participate as a vendor or as a volunteer in “El Carnaval,” or have questions please feel free to e-mail principal@hfseattle.org or call 206-767-6640.

White Center’s 21st Annual “Jubilee Days” Street Fair is coming Saturday and Sunday July 18th and 19th, celebrating our community this year with the theme, “Living The Dream.”

Here are the details:

WHAT: White Center’s 21st Annual “Jubilee Days” 2-day Street Fair

WHEN: Saturday, July 18th from 10am – 11pm and Sunday, July 19th from 10am to 6pm

WHERE: 16th Avenue SouthWest between Southwest Roxbury Street and Southwest 100th Street White Center, WA. 98108

COST: It’s FREE! Lots of FREE PARKING!

Saturday, July 11th at Noon: A Golf Event at Foster Golf Links in Tukwila

SATURDAY, JULY 18th – 10am to 11pm & SUNDAY, JULY 19th 10am to 6pm:

• Sat. at 1:30pm: A 1K “Microthon” Fun Run
• Saturday at 2pm: Parade, starting at SW 112th St, Heading North to SW 100th St
  • Check In: Saturday, July 18, 2009 at 12:30 to 1:00
  • Assembly Staging: at McDonalds in White Center
  • Award Categories – Classic and antique Cars, Specialty, Novelty, Drill Teams, Marching Bands, and commercial groups.
  • Walking, Marching and Dancing units (carried by the forward left-sided person)
  • Distribution of objects, such as candy, flyers, etc.: Must be handed out curbside. Please do not drop objects in the street where children may be tempted to retrieve them. No silly string. Please use litter containers.
  • FOR ENTRY FORMS CONTACT: AMANDA AMEND (253) 592-2048 or email your entry at amend2@comcast.net
• An Art Show. Wonderful Arts and Great Crafts
• Information and Food booths
• Beer Garden
• Two Stages with Entertainment!
• A Kids Center with free hands-on activities
• FREE PARKING!

INFO:

• Cleanliness – Please keep the area clean. Local businesses have supported this fun activity and with everyone’s help we can leave it as good as, or better, than we found it.
• Manners – Rude or threatening behavior will not be tolerated. Please be courteous to one another and volunteer staff as well.
• Food – Food is available in the parade staging area at Mc Donalds and from the Street Fair Food Court at the end of the parade route.
• Parade Route – Starting at SW 112th St, Heading North, to SW 100th St. Leave the area via 15th for easiest departure. You can leave your car at the beginning or end of the parade route to avoid any unnecessary walking. Please do not leave valuables in your car and lock your doors. Jubilee days is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
• Announcer’s Stage – Hosted by First Choice Espresso.
• Awards – Amanda Amend will contact the winners and send out the awards accordingly
• Activities – The Street Fair offers food, crafts, the Kid’s Center, entertainment on two stages, and the carnival.
• HAVE FUN!

If you’d like to volunteer, click here: http://www.jubileedays.org/Volunteer.htm

If you’d like to become a sponsor, click here: http://www.jubileedays.org/2.htm

Maps/Directions: http://www.jubileedays.org/6.htm

More information available at www.jubileedays.org.