Over 75 youth gathered at Britland Park behind the Fall River Police station for Kick-off to Summer event sponsored by the Peaceful Coalition, the Youth Outreach Program, and the Fall River Police Department. The event was part of a series that began with a day of trust-building exercises at YMCA Camp Yomechas and a session of dialogues with the police. In this event, youth participated in a basketball tournament and a break dancing contest with music provided by Fall River Housing Authority youth services director Joey DaSilva. Click here for photos of the 2007 Hoop Fest and here for photos of the 2005 Hoop Fest. Contact Peaceful Coalition student advisor Paul Leite or Youth Services Director Christian McCloskey at 508-324-2419 for further information. (Photos courtesy of Paul Leite)
 

(Top row, left) Fall River Police Officer Officer Maria Kennedy, Officer Allan Carreiro, and his son join the fun. (Top row, center) Members of the Peaceful Coalition pose for the camera just before the B-Boy competition. Top row, right) Gary Mewborn, Rich Ferrara, and Nathan Reid join in. (Middle row, left) Some of the young ladies pose for a photo. (Middle row, right) Peaceful Coalition student advisor Paul Leite, Jeremy Lavoie, Avery Oliver and Durfee High School faculty member Tom Khoury pose in front of the Peaceful Coalition sign. (Bottom row) Youth participate in a break-dancing contest and a basketball tournament.