Peoples Bank is sponsoring a “Chester Gras” celebration Saturday, March 1. The event will feature a Mardis-Gras-style parade, music and gumbo prepared by seven local restaurants.
Proceeds will provide weekend backpacks with food for needy children in all Kent Schools, except the High School, which has its own program.
People’s Bank President Ralph Dowling and Outreach Coordinator Karen Willis came up with the idea to hold fundraisers after meeting with the Community Food Bank and representatives from the Middle School Backpack program.
Go here for more information and to register for the parade.
Write a Letter to the Editor on this Article
We encourage readers to offer their point of view on this article by submitting the following form. Editing is sometimes necessary and is done at the discretion of the editorial staff.