Job Corps to celebrate Aug. 20

 

Hubert H Humphrey Job Corps will be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Job Corps program on Aug. 20 from 1:30-4pm on its campus at 1480 N. Snelling Ave.  The recognition program in the Rec Center will include addresses by Congresswoman Betty McCollum, State Senator John Hoffman and County Commissioner Janice Rettman.  Doctor  Rosetta Collins-Purch, a Job Corps graduate, will also deliver brief remarks.  Following this program, there will be activities on the grounds until 4pm.  The National Guard will erect its climbing wall, there will be lawn games and coloring tables for children.  A photo booth will be set up and available to participants to help commemorate the day.  A cupcake mountain, sno cones and popcorn will be served, accompanied by the last 50 years of music.  Noted artist Anne Krocak will direct a community-made mosaic that will be completed during the event.  The public is invited!