Annual returns in a new location with new attractions
From staff reports
The Junior Service League of Beaufort (JSLB) will host its eighth annual Touch-a-Truck fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 28 at the Beaufort Executive Airport
Touch-a-Truck is a family-friendly event open to children of all ages. There will be a designated Quiet Hour from 10 to 11 a.m. for those sensitive to noise. The cost of admission is $5 per person and is free for children under 2 years of age.
Touch-a-Truck offers a unique and interactive experience for children. They will have the opportunity to see, touch, and safely explore their favorite vehicles that serve our community, including a fire truck, a patrol car, stormwater vehicles, and construction vehicles.
New this year, the event will also feature airplanes and helicopters.
“We are thrilled to bring a new level of excitement to our Touch-a-Truck event this year. As JSLB members, we love hosting this unique event for the Beaufort community and are very excited for the new location and the addition of airplanes for attendees,” JSLB Touch-a-Truck Chairwoman Katie Herrera said in a news release. “The designated Quiet Hour has been well received, and it will continue this year for kids sensitive to noise and lights. We are working hard to put on a safe, fun-filled event that will help us raise money that goes right back into our community through non-profit grants we will give out in the spring.”
There will be food trucks, music and plenty of on-site parking.
Please note:
- In the case of rain, the event will be postponed to Saturday, Nov. 4.
- Pets will not be allowed at the event.
- Touch-a-Truck will take place immediately after The Flying Frog 5k.
“Touch-a-Truck offers families a memorable experience every year, and we are excited to continue our annual fall fundraiser for the league. More than 1,000 members of our community joined us last year, and we’re happy to provide a bigger venue for everyone this year,” JSLB President Emily Kremer said. “JSLB has been supporting women and children in Beaufort since 2005 through the grants we give out to community organizations. Our mission statement, ‘Together we have a greater impact than we do individually’ truly drives our passion.”.
The Junior Service League of Beaufort is a nonprofit organization founded in 2005 dedicated to supporting and enriching the lives of women, children and families in the Beaufort County community. Since its founding, the league has donated more than $125,000 and provides regular volunteers to organizations such as the Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA) and Hopeful Horizons.
JSLB also hosts a free prom dress boutique in the spring along with spring and fall annual fundraising events.
