Tomorrow! Pepco World of Wheels for CASA, sponsored by Council Member Deni Taveras:

CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) of Prince George’s County invites transportation enthusiasts and families alike to join together for an afternoon of fun that will benefit abused and neglected children in foster care.

The Pepco World of Wheels for CASA: A Touch-A-Truck and Family Festival, sponsored by Council Member Deni Taveras will take place Saturday, October 17th, 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 Brink’s Security armored vehicle, a SWAT vehicle, a Safeway tractor trailer, a Pepco utility truck and a Turbo Haul bulk trash truck.

Elsa and Raphael, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle will appear from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., a unique opportunity you will not want to miss. And Game Truck, a mobile video gaming trailer will be there from 10 a.m to 12:30 p.m for the gamers. Tami Watkins from Pepco and Council Member Deni Taveras will provide a brief welcome at 12:30 pm.

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’ that helps more members of the community become familiar with CASA’s mission, spread the word about our work and, ideally, get inspired to become volunteers.”

All proceeds from the event will directly support CASA/Prince George’s County which provides a voice to abused and neglected children in foster care. 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, Council Member Deni Taveras, WTOP, Dimensions, Turbo Haul 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/casa-news/ or the “World of Wheels for CASA Event Page” on Facebook. Or, contact event organizer Kara Bundy, at 301-209-0491 or wow4CASA@gmail.com.

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-trained volunteers, appointed by the court to speak up for the best interests of children who are under the protection of the courts. Currently, 14 CASA programs serve children in 20 of the state’s 24 jurisdictions.

For more information about CASA of Prince George’s County, call (301) 209-0491 or visit www.pgcasa.org.