Pubdate: Sun, 19 May 2002
Source: Cranbury Press (NJ)
Copyright: Packet Online 2002
Contact:  http://www.cranburypress.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/2181
Author: Casha Caponegro
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A FAIR TO FIGHT DRUGS

Rain or shine, the 12th annual Drug Free Fair will be held Saturday.

Organized by the Cranbury School Drug Free Fair Committee and the Cranbury 
Municipal Alliance Against Drug and Alcohol Abuse, the event provides a day 
of activities that are both fun and educational. It is funded by the 
Municipal Alliance, Cranbury Lions Club and private donations.

The event will be held at the Cranbury School from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

"The Municipal Alliance's primary purpose is to encourage all children to 
be free of substance abuse," said Municipal Alliance member Sheree Dunnett. 
"This will be a fun day for families and a way to promote this message."

A drug sniffing dog demonstration will be provided by the Mercer County 
Police Academy. In addition, the Cranbury Police Department will be on hand 
with fatal vision goggles to demonstrate the effects of drugs and alcohol 
on an individual.

The day also will feature entertainment, including a performance by the 
Princeton Ballet and a magician. The Cranbury Business and Professional 
Association has hired Ultrax DJ, which will provide musical entertainment 
throughout the day.

Organizations and businesses throughout Cranbury, including the First Aid 
Squad, Volunteer Fire Company, Arts Council and School PTO, will sell 
refreshments or provide a fun game or craft.

A new addition to this year's Drug Free Fair will be the teen tent, which 
will only be open to children in grades six through eight. "This will be an 
area for them to socialize with their friends, relax and listen to the DJ," 
said Carol Clumbis of the Drug Free Fair Committee.
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