Growing Futures Early Education Center – Pickleball & Jams
February 19th was the date, and Chicken N Pickle in Overland Park, Kansas, was the place for Growing Futures Early Education Center’s first annual Pickleball & Jams tournament. Guests competed in multiple rounds of the popular sport and enjoyed the tunes of Vanessa Ramirez, aka DJ Ne$$. Proceeds will help provide quality early learning opportunities and family support services to aid more than 800 children and family members.
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