HOULTON, Maine — The 2017 Aid for Kids’ annual Educational Fair was once again an overwhelming success, drawing hundreds of people to the Millar Civic Center Saturday, Sept. 30.
“We had a number of new events this year that people seem to be enjoying,” said Danette Ellis, event organizer.
The event, which started several years ago when Ellis was approached by officials from Bess the Book Bus, to partner for an event. Bess the Book Bus is a mobile literacy outreach organization from Florida that provides free new books for children of all ages.
“We try to add something new each year,” Ellis said. “We want fun, educational things for children to do. It’s a free community, family day, which is an important thing to offer.”
Frank Thompson of Littleton said he has brought his grandchildren to the event every year.
“This is the best I have ever seen,” he said. “The variety is far greater this year and the educational things they have to offer are amazing.”
