BENSON-- Benson Elementary School will host a Kids for Katrina carnival on Friday, September 30 to raise money for Katrina victims. All proceeds will go directly to the American Red Cross. The carnival will be held on the school's playground behind the school from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Admission is $5 and includes all activities, as well as a hot dog, chips, and drink. As many as 40 booths will be set up, and activities will include a giant bounce house and obstacle course, a dunking booth, face painting, a speed pitch machine, hair painting, a giant slide, putt-putt, zoo animals, a football toss, and many more. Free balloons and .25 cent bags of popcorn will be distributed by the PTA. Representatives from the American Red Cross will be present to accept canned food donations. Students who bring three canned food items will receive a free homework pass. Civic organizations, businesses, and churches will participate, and special entertainment will be offered. WPYB will broadcast live.
