Passport to Summer Youth Fair a success
Along with the sunshine, the trees of Southside Park set the perfect scene for the ninth annual Passport to Summer Youth Fair on Saturday. At the event, dozens of booths showcased local activities and opportunities for youth during the summer while a main stage provided entertainment, games and raffles for the crowd.
The fair was sponsored by State Senator Darrell Steinberg, Assemblyman Dave Jones and Sacramento City Councilman Rob Fong. Steinberg stressed the importance of staying active during the summer when addressing the crowd.
"(The fair) is a time for us to see what we all have to offer," he said. "In these hard times, it's amazing to see the community come together." Steinberg also let loose on the dance floor by participating in a breakdancing lesson from the performers of Capitol Roots Studios.
Local hip hop dance crew Second Nature took the stage around noon and wowed the crowed with its intricate choreography.
The summertime activities represented at the fair ranged from biking to ballet, employment opportunities to science camps.
Angelica Rodriguez from Southgate Recreation and Park District was at the event promoting their R.E.C. (Recreation Engaging Children) Van. The R.E.C. Van is designed to travel to local parks with an array of group games and crafts for youth.
"It's vital for children to be active," Rodriguez said. "We want to make it easy and accessible for kids to stay
The fair was sponsored by State Senator Darrell Steinberg, Assemblyman Dave Jones and Sacramento City Councilman Rob Fong. Steinberg stressed the importance of staying active during the summer when addressing the crowd.
"(The fair) is a time for us to see what we all have to offer," he said. "In these hard times, it's amazing to see the community come together." Steinberg also let loose on the dance floor by participating in a breakdancing lesson from the performers of Capitol Roots Studios.
Local hip hop dance crew Second Nature took the stage around noon and wowed the crowed with its intricate choreography.
The summertime activities represented at the fair ranged from biking to ballet, employment opportunities to science camps.
Angelica Rodriguez from Southgate Recreation and Park District was at the event promoting their R.E.C. (Recreation Engaging Children) Van. The R.E.C. Van is designed to travel to local parks with an array of group games and crafts for youth.
"It's vital for children to be active," Rodriguez said. "We want to make it easy and accessible for kids to stay