Paragould, AR – JonesboroRightNow.com – A nonprofit is hosting its second annual car show in Paragould, aiming to benefit foster children, with a few changes this time around.
The Faith, Hope, Love Drop-In Center is hosting the Fast Lanes, Bright Futures Car Show, inviting the community to view all sorts of cars, from classics to hot rods to muscle cars and more. Entry, car, and vendor fees will go toward the nonprofit, which helps kids in foster care and those who are about to age out of the program in Northeast Arkansas.
This year’s show features a touch-a-truck event, where participants can touch and learn about the vehicles. It will also have food and craft vendors, a raffle, a silent auction, inflatables, and more.
“It draws families closer, and that’s what I love to see. I love families coming out for community events and engaging with that,” said Elizabeth Love, founder and CEO of the Faith, Hope, Love Drop-In Center. “I just wanted to bring the community together, and I wanted to bring awareness to foster kids.”
Love will also share her experience as a foster child.
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Those interested in being food, drink, or craft vendors can contact Love at 870-378-7461 or visit the nonprofit’s building at 317 S. Church St. in Jonesboro. In addition, those who want to enter their cars can contact Love at that same number. Those interested in participating in the event are asked to contact Love a week before June 14, which is when the car show is scheduled.
In addition, Love is looking for volunteers to help with everything from working admissions to selling raffle tickets and more. She said students looking to get their required 75 hours of community service before graduation are encouraged to apply, although anyone can sign up. They can contact her at 870-378-7461.
Admission to the event is $5, with kids aged 5 and under getting in free. Car entries are $25, and pre-registration is strongly encouraged.
The Fast Lanes, Bright Futures Car Show is scheduled for June 14 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Crowley’s Ridge Raceway, located at 1708 AR-351 in Paragould.
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