Residents of all ages are invited to attend the Galowich Family YMCA’s Touch-a-Truck event from 10 a.m.-noon on Saturday, September 15, at its Joliet location, 749 Houbolt Road.
As part of this family-friendly event, more than a dozen trucks, tractors and big-rigs will be on display at the Galowich Family YMCA. Children will have the opportunity to climb into and/or on the trucks and to talk with the drivers while learning about the vehicles and pedestrian safety.
Additional festivities will include music, exciting giveaways and photo opportunities. Confirmed vendors include the Joliet Fire Department, Anderson’s Towing, Polley’s Garage and Ron Tirapelli Ford, among others. Boys and girls, ages 8-13, will also have the opportunity to participate in the Ford Escape Soccer Skills Challenge at the event. As part of the soccer challenge, kids will compete in a series of drills to improve their soccer skills. The Y’s Touch-a-Truck event is weather dependent, and residents are encouraged to call ahead if inclement weather exists. Admission is free.
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To learn more about the Galowich Family’s Y’s Touch-a-Truck event, please contact Youth and Family Coordinator Betsy Donahue at (815) 744-3939.
