Big Kids Toys
Lots of family fun with community benefits

 

[June 27, 2018] 

On Saturday, June 23, downtown Atlanta was filled with “Big Kids’ Toys” as part of a special fundraiser for the Atlanta Betterment Fund.



Vehicles included a police cruiser, ambulance, fire truck, road grader, jeeps, a Rolls Royce, a rescue vehicle, Gator, farm machinery, 1940 Plymouth, Camaro, street sweeper, a covered wagon, a boutique in a bus, and kid’s riding toys.

Other activities included face painting, a man making a variety of balloon animals and a cookout by the Palms Grill Café.

Susan Hoblit, who is part of the Atlanta Economic Development Commission, said they have done this event before and when it was held last year, it was a lot of fun. They may have the event again next year.



Larry Collins said he is the official bubble blower and bubbles bring happiness to people’s lives, especially when they pop the bubbles. He said no matter how old you get, you can always have fun.

Children said the vehicles and rides were cool and one tried out the toy tractor. As they waited for rides and had balloon animals made, the joy on their faces was apparent.

Proceeds from the event will be used for the Atlanta Betterment Fund, which is for community improvement. The fund provides grants, which have been used for items like a new sign for the Community Building in Atlanta Memorial Park.



Bill Thomas, who is also part of the Commission, said the funds will also go toward completing the restoration of the J.P. Heironymus Carriage House. It is the last remaining wooden carriage house in Atlanta and was built by John P. Hieronymus when he constructed his new home in 1909. The house was moved from its original location after being purchased by the Atlanta Betterment Fund and is now located next to the Hawes Grain Elevator Museum.

Thomas said the brick wall around Atlanta’s Route 66 Park is one of their next projects.

The event provided fun for the whole family.

[Angela Reiners]