Meet A Machine event grows and promotes literacy
By Kate Winquist
The "Meet A Machine" event, held on Saturday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Kindersley & District Plains Museum, was a tremendous success. Even before the event began, eager children and their families were lined up to enter.
Organized by the Kindersley Community Connections group, with support from the West Central Literacy Committee and West Central Play-Mobile, Inc., the family-friendly occasion showcased a variety of machines and the heroes who operate them. Attendees could see fire trucks, police cruisers, ambulances, school buses, tractors, combines, race cars, garbage trucks, graders, and more.
We spoke with Tina McGonigal, the coordinator for the West Central Literacy Committee. She shared, “Ang Malcolm and I are part of the same committee, working on literacy projects throughout the west central area. I attended this event last year and also participated in the Goose Festival alongside Ang, where we distributed book bags.”
McGonigal noted that she anticipates the event will continue to grow as awareness increases. "Last year, we had over 100 families, and so far this year, approximately 150 people have signed in." She also suggested that it would be beneficial to host a similar, smaller event in the communities of Biggar and Rosetown.
West Central Abilities provided a fundraiser BBQ, made possible by generous donations from the Kindersley & District Co-op and Save On Foods.
PHOTOS BY KATE WINQUIST, click for larger images
