On Friday, September 20, the Way of Life Facility in the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community held the Himdag Ki Fun Fair beginning at 5 p.m.

The fun-filled event was a collaboration between SRPMIC Youth Services, SRPMIC Recreation, the Boys and Girls Club Red Mountain Branch, Diabetes Prevention and Senior Services. Salt River Materials Group provided free hot dogs, and vendor booths from various SRPMIC departments such as the Salt River Police Department and the Adaptive Recreation Program passed out brochures and information advertising their services. 

Held on the baseball outfield at WOLF, the event gave families an evening full of music, games, face painting and more. 

SRPMIC Council member Deanna Scabby greeted the families and expressed heartfelt appreciation to the WOLF/SRPMIC staff for hosting the fun fair. 

“I’m so happy to see you all here,” she said. “We are fostering a lot of fun times and watching the little ones run around in the kids’ zone. That’s what we want, to have our little ones running around and playing and to have our bigger kids continue to learn our language,” she said. 

At the entrance to the fun fair, members of the Young River People’s Council handed out free books and other goodies to the children. The YRPC booth featured a custom banner for families to take group photos with the YRPC seal and background behind them. 

Among the most popular attractions were the two massive water slides set up in the outfield. Children took turns sliding down while WOLF staff ensured their safety.

A giant Spider-Man bounce house was another favorite. The basketball fanatics also could test their jump-shot skills with an inflatable hoop. 

Adults filled bingo tables set up underneath sun-protective tents near second base. Winners walked away with door prizes. 

On the baseball diamond, mini games were set up for the teeny-tiny kiddos. They ran around the field as their families took photos and recorded video of them. 

“I hope you all have a great evening, and don’t forget to be good to yourself and your friends,” Scabby concluded.