Cancer society, Southern Park throw free Valentine's party for kids today

BOARDMAN

Visitors to a Valentine’s party at Southern Park Mall got a taste of what American Cancer Society Relay for Life events have to offer.

The ACS of Northeast Ohio and the mall teamed up today to offer the free party for kids.

“This is a little bit of a sampling of what we have at our events,” said Tasha Wells, ACS community manager. “They’re all different, but they all have similar things for kids and people of all ages.”

The mall previously partnered with the society for a festival of trees, and has planned a cancer survivor day for April 9. Survivors will receive a free breakfast, and activities, entertainment and giveaways will be included.

Saturday’s event included a meet-and-greet with princesses and princes, crafts and a ventriloquist. Children could also have makeup and fingernail polish applied.

Read more about the event in Sunday's Vindicator or on Vindy.com.