Ice Cream Social Seeks Scoopers

(May 11, 2010) Clubs, businesses, churches and individuals are invited to take part in the first-ever, all-your-can- eat Downtown Ice Cream Social on Saturday, July 31 in historic Downtown Paris. The event will benefit a different, local non-profit organization each year; 2010 proceeds will go to R.E.A.L. Hope Youth Center.

“There’s just nothing more fun on a summer afternoon than eating ice cream, visiting with friends and neighbors, winning prizes and raising money for a great cause,” said Kathy Ray, event chair.

Participating groups will have a maximum of a 10’ X 10’ area and will be responsible for bringing their own table, decorations and 15 gallons of ice cream. Homemade ice cream is encouraged but not required. Prizes will be awarded for the Best Ice Cream, Best Theme and Best of Show.

Sponsored by the Downtown Paris Association (DPA), the all-you-can-eat social will take place in and around the Court Square. Tickets will be $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12. The group hopes to raise more than $5,000 according to Ray.

“Booth partners are invited to share not only ice cream, but also their unique messages, as well,” said Ray. “This is a great outreach opportunity for local organizations, plus they will positively impact the children of our county through the R.E.A.L. Hope Youth Center.”

Areas will be available on the Court House lawn and in front of businesses. Cups, spoons, picnic tables, music and trash cans will be the responsibility of the DPA. For more information call Kathy Ray at 731-642-8000 or email her at karay@wk.net (please put ICE CREAM in the subject line). Registration forms may be downloaded from www.VisitDowntownParis.org.

The Downtown Paris Association is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote prosperous business activity and community involvement while encouraging preservation of the downtown area. For more information, log on
www.VisitDowntownParis.com.

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