Washington High School Community Block Party
Photo Courtesy of: Pete and Darlene Petersen
Brian Perez of Five Star Barber Shop (Top Left) and Angel Guape of Guape Cuts (Top Right) give free haircuts to Colton High School student, Adan Gueavara (Bottom Left) and Washington High School student, Brian Tapia (Bottom Right) at the Washington High School Block Party on April 24.
Photo Courtesy of: Pete and Darlene Petersen
Longtime supporters of Colton came out for the event. Photographed here are Colton residents, Pete and Darlene Petersen, who just celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.
Photo Courtesy of: Pete and Darlene Petersen
From left to right: Dante Marruffo, Ivette Perez Paquien, Arthur Blinci, Sharon Blinci, and Patty Marruffo Pete Tasaka
Photo Courtesy of: Pete and Darlene Petersen
Ty managed the Narcotics Anonymous booth that provided free information to patrons.
Photo Courtesy of: aPete and Darlene Petersen
Free face painting was provided by Volunteers.
Photo Courtesy of: Pete and Darlene Petersen
Free health screenings were provided by the Colton-Redlands-Yucaipa Regional Occupational Program.
Photo Courtesy of: Pete and Darlene Petersen
Crosswalk Church in Redlands was just one of the booths offering information at the Washington High School Community Block Party on April 24.
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