Athens County Children Services P.O. Box 1046 Athens, Ohio 45701 Ph : (740)592-3061 Fax: (740)593-3880

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Kidfest! 2008

Athens County Children Services held the annual Kidfest on Saturday, April 26 at Ohio University’s Convocation Cente.

Thousands of children attended Kidfest. It was a day full of interactive and educational play presented by local community members, organizations and businesses. A fun-filled event that teaches fire safety, traffic safety and disability awareness among other themes, it is an enriching experience that not only teaches, but also helps foster relationships between children and local officials such as firemen and policemen. Proceeds from the event benefit special needs children and their families by sending them to fun summer camps, buying medical equipment, services, etc.

OU Athletics presented The 2008 Green & White Spring Game. Kidfest participants hadthe special opportunity to run with Bobcat mascot, Rufus, in the third annual Rufus' Run during HALFTIME of the Green & White game.

And for fans, it wasopportunity to enjoy a spring day and exciting football at Peden Stadium and to take advantage of several exciting events.