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20-04-2025
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Easter Party held at Clarksburg City Park
CLARKSBURG, (WBOY) — The Kelly Miller Community Center and Clarksburg-Harrison Public Library held a free Easter Party at the City Park on Saturday, treating around 100 kids to games, food and an Easter Egg hunt. The kids made quick work gathering the over 3,500 eggs scattered throughout the park. The Easter Bunny and Andy the Armadillo from Texas Roadhouse both made an appearance for some photos. Runners race in Easter Egg 5K in Bridgeport Sherri James of the Kelly Miller Community Center told 12 News why the event is so special. 'The reason why we put on these events and the reason why we make them free is so that it's open and available to everyone,' James said. 'We want to make sure that everyone has a good Easter, and it's not something that they have to pay for every time they go out.' The Kelly Miller Community Center will be hosting 'Me Time', an event for some rest and relaxation later on May 21. In June, they'll also be hosting a 'Sip and Paint' event. The Kelly Miller Community Center also worked with the Clarksburg-Harrison Public Library for the day's event. The Children's Librarian Erica Perry told 12 News that it was nice to see the kids' 'big, bright smiles' and that you can keep up-to-date with the library's events on their website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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22-02-2025
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Kelly Miller Community Center hosts kids event celebrating Black History Month
CLARKSBURG, (WBOY) — The Kelly Miller Community Center and the Clarksburg Harrison Public Library hosted 'A Kid's Journey Through Black History' as part of their Black History Month celebration at the center on Friday. The event featured a reading of Goodnight Racism, a book about an African American child's realization of racism, as well as interactive activity stations, read-aloud sessions, and a question and answer discussion. Attendees also had the chance to win door prizes and enjoyed complimentary snacks and dinner. West Virginia school districts begin making up snow days in June Volunteer Program Director for the Kelly Miller Community Center Sherri James told 12 News why the event is so important. 'We think that it's important to make sure that kids understand what happened in the past so that as they grow and become adult humans that they understand that we are all equal and that we should all work together,' James said. 'It's not just about one race, we're all a human race.' James shared that engaging children in fun and exciting crafts and activities while teaching them about Black history is a meaningful way to celebrate Black History Month and highlight its importance. 'Check out the Clarksburg Harrison Public Library website, there are always fun educational things to do, and all of our stuff is free.' the Children's Librarian at the Clarksburg Harrison Public Library Erica Perry said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
