HARKER HEIGHTS: Ever-popular bounce houses, free books, hula hoops, a giant tug-of-war and a new bow and arrow game are just a few of the many ways residents they entertained at Kern’s Back to School Bash. Park Friday afternoon.
The Stewart C. Meyer Library and Harker Heights Parks and Recreation jointly sponsored the event that drew about 100 people to the park.
Tiki Island was the newest feature in the tall things category to make use of climbing skills. Both children and adults tried their luck to conquer the relatively fluffy beast.
Parks and Recreation introduced a new way to use bows and arrows. Instead of the usual targets in the stands, special head protection equipment and soft-tipped arrows were provided for two people and the target was the other person.
The Stewart C. Meyer Public Library and the Friends of the Library provided a wide variety of books. With school now in session, literacy is a priority, said Erica Rossmiller, children’s librarian at Harker Heights Library.
“Everyone who stops by our table gets a free book,” he said. “Today we focus on children’s books.”
Susan Baker of Copperas Cove tried the new version of archery. “This was fun and a great way to release frustration,” Baker said. He confronted his son, 8-year-old Zaelyn, in a brief session. Baker’s 4-year-old daughter Zamira was watching.
