Kjaven Harrison, 10, gets two balloons from Ms. DD (Deloris Cunnie) during Artesia Days Saturday afternoon. “I got a red one for me and a pink one for my sister,” Kjaven said. He is the son of Lillie Harrison. Deanna Robinson/Dispatch Staff
Community members gather for Artesia Days Saturday. Deanna Robinson/Dispatch Staff
Ryi'Leigh Stallings, 6, and Omarion Moody, 4, find shade from the sun under their umbrella during Artesia Days Saturday afternoon. Their mother is Olivia Moody. Deanna Robinson/Dispatch Staff
Marlaysia Odom, 3, enjoys a snow cone during Arteisa Days Saturday afternoon. "It's strawberry," Marlaysia said. She is the daughter of Latoya Martin and Von Noel. Deanna Robinson/Dispatch Staff
Jace Ward, 6, and Jade Vance, 5, throw their frisbee and football during Artesia Days Saturday afternoon. Jace is the son of Ashley Snell and Raymond Ward. Jade is the daughter of Shacourtney and Trey Vance. Deanna Robinson/Dispatch Staff
Ms DD (Deloris Cunnie) leads the children in a game of parachute during Artesia Days Saturday afternoon. Deanna Robinson/Dispatch Staff
Keith Hill, 17, filps chicken wings on the grill with his mentor, Alan Doss, watches during Artesia Days Saturday afternoon. "I like to help people. He encourages us to do something with our lives," Keith said. Owner of Tip Man BBQ, Alan, uses his time and business to build up teens in the community. Deanna Robinson/Dispatch Staff
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