Old-fashioned carnival on May 19 at River Oaks Academy

You'll find everything from a mechanical spinner to funnel cakes at PTA fund-raiser

Come to an old-fashioned community carnival 10 a.m.-2 p.m. this Saturday, May 19, at River Oaks Academy and enjoy lots of fun and games, tasty carnival food and a raffle of items donated by local businesses. The activities include a giant slide, dunking booth, trackless train, obstacle course, a fire truck, local vendors and giveaways. Each activity costs 1-3 tickets ($1 per ticket). The PTA will also hold a raffle and silent auction. All proceeds benefit the school PTA.

Here are details:

• Directions: The Academy is at 1015 Mt. Holly-Huntersville Road, Charlotte. MAP
• Dress: Wear good walking shoes; socks must be worn for the inflatable
• Children are under the supervision of their parents or guardian at the Carnival.
• Tickets: One to Three tickets are required for each Ride, Inflatable or Game! Cost is $1 each.
• Activities: mechanical spinner, trackless train, obstacle course, sport combo, giant slide, games, face painting, basketball free throw contest, dunking booth, tricycle contest, music, fire department, local businesses and local vendors, give a ways -and much more!
• Food: (cash only) Hot dogs, chicken wings, barbecue, fish, French fries, funnel cake, cotton candy, popcorn, nacho cheese, snow cones.
• Raffle: Local businesses have donated items to be raffled off at the Carnival. All proceeds from the raffle will support River Oaks Academy. Raffle tickets will cost $ each or 6 for $10.
• Silent auction: The silent auction has a few items, including gift cards, a scooter, a week of summer camp and more.   
• For more information:  Sakari Mayfield at 704-763-1584 or Khadija Bull at 704-942-0837 or EMAIL the PTA.