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Jackson County CASA – Carnival for CASA

Children and carnivals just go together, and they were reunited in June at Faulkner’s Ranch, where a rootin’ tootin’ good time was had by all! Honorary Chairman Dana Outlaw saw to it that the western theme was as perfect as the name association! Proceeds from Carnival for CASA benefit the mission of advocating for children in the foster care system. 

Brooks Robinson fought the mechanical bull!

 

Elliott Marie Gunning showed off her face painting.

Featured in the July 23, 2022 issue of The Independent.
Photo credit: Frozen in Time Photography

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