6/20/2013 14:09:05 Closed by Anonymous
Judy e-mailed: Thank you for your feedback regarding the recent Touch a Truck event. It’s great that you and your child were able to enjoy the event together. It is a very popular annual event and we are always looking for input from participants. I must admit I was surprised to learn out that there was an abundance of candy passed out by the vehicles in attendance. I hope you and your child got a chance to collect some of the non food related items (balloons, coloring books, crayons, cups, coupons, etc.). As a Department, we are trying to incorporate healthy alternative choices in all of our programs and events. This year, concessions were available for purchase over by the ball field and restroom areas. It did not get as much traffic as we had hoped and have since discussed selling bottled water under a tent near the registration area in 2014. In addition, I anticipate a suggestion list of appropriate “give away” items will be sent to those companies/trucks that participate. I looked at the link you sent for the play streets. It is an interesting concept that I think some of the local neighborhoods could really embrace. Thanks again for your input. Hope you will attend Touch a Truck next year. Becky Barrick-Higgins Community Events Manager