This day of celebrations will start with the return of the spectacular Balloon Parade at 12:00 am which will begin at the Placerville Library and travel down Ray Lawyer Drive to the Armory, followed with an Information and Fun Fair.At the National Kids Day Fair we'll be handing out National Kids Day stickers and providing entertainment and fun stuff like Jump Houses, games and information about local youth-serving organizations and opportunities. and more balloons.… Parade starts at Noon followed by a informational fair. Share a moment. Create a memory. Make a kid's day. Free to the public. National Kids Day is about celebrating kids -whether it's your sons, daughters, nieces, nephews, or any child in need of mentoring. www.bgce.org For more information contact: El Dorado County Western Slope Boys & Girls Club (530) 295-8019
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The top executives of the major U.S. automakers faced skeptical questioning on Capitol Hill as they pleaded for $34 billion in federal aid and warned of a possible collapse that would jeopardize millions of jobs.
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