Big Night Of Dancing And Fun
by Donn Poll

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It was a big night for more than 300 people with disabilities and their families and friends. It was Prom night for Amy’s Cardinal Nest, a social group that brings together young people with disabilities every week in Coon Rapids. The community stepped in to add luster to an evening of socializing and dancing. The space was donated by the American Legion in Coon Rapids and balloon pillars were donated by Balloons Galore and More of Coon Rapids. Students from Blaine High School volunteered to help serve food. When food ran out, volunteers joined the dancing to a favorite local DJ who had as much fun as the dancers. Volunteers also took photos of attendees under an arch of flowers.

Prom was free to everyone, with expenses defrayed from the regular admission of $4 ($3 if you bring food for the local food shelf). Crowds to Amy’s Cardinal Nest regular Friday gatherings are around 100, so attendance at this event was a real surprise to its hosts. Amy’s Cardinal Nest was named by Amy’s parents Edward and Beth Graham, 763-755-4123, who started the club as a safe, fun place for people to meet new friends and visit with old.

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