Youth Day Carnival draws hundreds of participants

More than 600 children and their families participated in Cross Valley Federal Credit Union's Annual Youth Day Carnival held recently at their main office, 640 Baltimore Drive, Wilkes-Barre. Attendees were able to gain information such as fun lessons to encourage little ones to save and links to help expand their knowledge. This year's carnival featured Plains Recycling, a magic show by Damian the Magician, balloon animals by Justin Credible, face painting by Roxanne from Trading Faces, pony rides, carnival games, make your own sundae stand, Rita's Italian ice, food, popcorn and a children's identification kit table sponsored by Liberty Mutual. Special guests included Plains Fire Department, Plains Police Department, Girl Scouts of America, Wyoming Valley Drug and Alcohol, The American Heart Association, Magic 93's Frankie Warren and Scottie Saver, Cross Valley FCU's mascot. Receiving a balloon animal from Justin Credible is Scottie Saver Stevie Phillips, Dallas.