[Vision2020] street dance

[Bill London]

Street Dance Celebrates Moscow Food Co-op

    Fourth Street, between Washington and Jefferson streets in Moscow,
will be closed on Sunday, September 7, from 5pm to 8pm, for free public
street dance and family fun activities to celebrate the 30th anniversary
of the Moscow Food Co-op.  That block is located between the Moscow Food
Co-op's back door and the federal building, explained Kenna Eaton, Co-op
general manager.
    Beginning at 5pm, local favorite Dan Maher will play his sing-along
Celtic tunes.  From 6pm to 8pm, the Toucans, a steel drum band
well-known throughout the Pacific Northwest for playing upbeat dancing
music, will perform.
    In addition, the Co-op will be sponsoring activities for the whole
family, including henna hand-painting, juggling classes for kids,
sidewalk chalk coloring, and the dancing dragon.
    To celebrate the 30th anniversary, the Co-op will also offer
barbequed organic hot dogs, hamburgers and their veggie equivalents for
30 cents each.  All proceeds from the sale of the dinners will be given
to Moscow resident Justine Basoa, mother of Peter Basoa.  Peter, a
longtime Co-op member and Moscow resident, has recently been
hospitalized, and the proceeds from the meal will be used by his mother
for his benefit.
    Birthday cake, celebrating the anniversary, will be provided.  The
Co-op will give away a grand door prize--an electric scooter.  Also,
local non-profit groups that have received donations from the Co-op
through the Co-op's “2% Tuesday” program will be present to discuss
their projects and how people can participate in those activities.
    For more information, contact the Co-op at 882-8537.