The 20th year of the Summer Park and Lunch Program was in full gear at Pulaski Park off of Warren Street in the City's center. Running every weekday from 10:30 to 3:00 p.m., from July 5th through September 2nd, at Ruggles, North, Father Diaferio Village, Abbott Court, Kennedy, Lafayette and Pulaski Parks, the program offers sports, games, arts and crafts along with a free lunch to anyone under 18. Run by staff from Community Development Recreation, the program is an important part of the Healthy City Action Plan to provide recreation and good nutrition to the City's youth. Click here to see pictures from the June 18th Kick-Off event at Ruggles Park. Call 508-679-0922 for more information.
 

(Top row, left) Zharia Crawford displays two kites that she made in the craft group at the summer lunch program. (Top row, center) Zharia tries to get one of her kites airborne, getting some heart-healthy exercise in the process. (Top row, right) Rosie Thompson and Nick Assad staff the program that runs every day in the park throughout the summer. (Center row) Young people enjoy the free, nutritious lunch provided free-of-charge by the City. (Bottom row) After lunch, youth enjoy a whiffle ball game along with other games like dodge ball and soccer.