JLCR gives kids the opportunity to see all kinds of trucks in a fun and safe environment

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa -Junior League of Cedar Rapids (JLCR) is proud to announce the first Lil' Kids & Big Rigs fundraiser. The event will be held on Sunday, September 14 from 1:00- 4:00 p.m. at Hawkeye Downs. Proceeds raised will help fund Junior League of Cedar Rapids (JLCR) projects and help JLCR fulfill its mission of promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving communities.

This unique, family friendly event allows kids of all ages to see and explore every type of truck imaginable. More than 20 vehicles will be open for children to discover and learn about, including fire engines, helicopters, front-end loaders, dump trucks, motorcycles, cement mixers, ambulances, tanks, police cars and many more! Admission is $5 per person, or $20 for groups up to six members. Food, entertainment, and a unique, hands on experience with vehicles of all shapes and sizes will be available.

For more information, please contact Junior League of Cedar Rapids at (319) 364-7892 or visit the website at www.juniorleaguecr.org.

Founded in 1934, Junior League of Cedar Rapids is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. For more information, please visit www.juniorleaguecr.org