In the Parade

Molly and Dolores ride with their children along the parade route. The children toss candy to the people at the side of the road.

The Big Day - Oracle Oaks Festival

The theme of the festival was "Silver Streams, Golden Rivers" so we made ours into

"This Silver Village Raises Golden Children"8:30 am The float is ready to go!
Bobcat, Jackrabbit, and Flower

Mask Making for the Festival

I made some masks for the children riding in the float. We had a javelina, coyote, and jackrabbit mask as well as a bobcat done in face paint.All created with materials at hand and a little crochet skill.
Made with a cap, used paper coffee cups, old buttons, and fuzzy yarn.

Preparations for the Oaks Festival

I caught only a few images of the massive volunteer preparations for the festival, I couldn't possibly acknowledge everyone's efforts but I would like to mention the BIG ONES I know about. Jaime and Molly Martinez were the giants of the organization and put in the most hours of volunteer time as well as work time. The rest of us did what we could when we could.Case Manager Mark Rhoads and client work on the float.