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Savor community at Taste of Takoma
BY
PETE DELEA
The
third annual Taste of Takoma Park will be held on April 13
on the Columbia Union College campus.
The festival,
which drew over 3,000 people last year, is a family-oriented
event to promote diversity within the community.
"The
idea is to bring the community together and give them a chance
to experience all the different types of cultures in Takoma
Park," said Kelly Allen, festival coordinator.
Several
vendors from the community will participate this year, including
Savory, Eastern Market, Pizza Palace, and Seleh's Treats.
Besides
the food, festival-goers will have the opportunity to listen
to local bands and receive free health screenings.
This year's
music will feature Deewane, composed of Indian entertainers
and the folk group, Sultans of Swing.
Allen
said the festival tradition is to promote local bands and
give the community the chance to see the local talent.
"It's
not about bringing in the big name bands, it's about
giving local bands a chance to shine," said Allen.
Allen
said that Washington Adventist Hospital will provide blood
pressure and osteoporosis screening. She said they will also
be providing a dermascan, which uses a black light to show
which areas of your face are dry, oily, sensitive, or rough.
It can also detect sun damage.
The event
will also feature entertainment for children, including face
painting, story telling, carnival style games, and a fire
engine for exploration.
The college's
exhibition acrobatic team will also be on hand performing
for kids of all ages. The Acro-Airs travel throughout the
country performing at various functions, including Washington
Wizards games, while promoting an anti-drug message.
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