Puppet Shows = Positive Recreation

Second Annual Youth Expo
9 A.M.-4 P.M. Saturday, March 27
Pima County Fairgrounds
624-5600

The Weekly has been pretty hard on Rodney Glassman in the past, but the man deserves some serious kudos for his foundation's efforts in putting together the Second Annual Youth Expo.

This year's event, which is themed "Youth Explorations," is scheduled to feature a number of participants, including the Catalina Council Boy Scouts of America, the Sahuaro Girl Scout Council, the Camp Fire USA Southern Arizona Council, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Learning for Life, 4-H and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Tucson.

In addition to the requisite food, beverage and other vendors, the expo will feature entertainment including dance groups, magicians, musicians and our personal favorite, puppet shows. Other things to do and look at will include an obstacle course, ham radios, games, sports, crafts, pets, a miniature boat race, Native American displays and something described as a "30-foot monkey bridge."

The event--the brainchild of former Catalina Boy Scouts executive Lou Salute--drew 6.000 participants last year, and this year promises to be as big or bigger. Yes, it's--CLICHÉ ALERT--fun for the whole family!

And it's affordable fun, too. Admission is a mere $1--and that's only for adults.

The goal of the event, according to organizers, is to "promote civic involvement, positive recreation and education." That's a worthy goal; props to you, Rodney Glassman.