Ashley Dieterle

Legacy Academy is hosting its first carnival in an effort to raise money for the school. Families can enjoy food, fun and games from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 13 at the school located at 1975 Legacy Circle in Elizabeth.

The carnival will have a variety of games, including a ring toss, softball toss, dart throw, cake walk and a bouncy house. Grilled hot dogs, chips and beverages as well as popcorn and cotton candy will fill the bellies of all who attend. Tickets for the carnival are 10 tickets for $15 and can be used at the game booths

Legacy Academy athletic director Fred Crofford said the carnival fundraiser is a coloration of the fundraising committee at the school, the PTO, the student council and the booster club working together to raise money needed for the school.

“We are trying to cut down on the number of fundraisers parents have to do, so we thought we would all come together for one big one,” Crofford said.

The groups will then meet and list the school’s priorities and discuss how to spend the money.

“This is also a lot of fun for people with children and families to get in one last hurrah before winter sets in,” Crofford said.

The Elbert County Sheriff’s department will also have a booth at the carnival offering free child identification kits. The kit includes a child identification card that describes important information on the child, including general physical appearance information and contact information.

There is also a place for a current photo and a fingerprint record. The fingerprinting will be done by officers free of charge for the children. The kit also provides age-appropriate information for parents regarding Internet safety, abduction prevention information and safety tips.

For more information on the carnival contact Crofford at 303-962-8401.