The North and Middle Ward Playground Association in Tamaqua hosted its annual Children's Evening Dance Party at its playground recently. Children and family members came to enjoy the music, dancing, games, activities, and prizes. North and Middle Ward Playground Association president Kim Snyder stated her appreciation to the volunteers that helped put this free community event together. Friends pictured hanging out on the monkey bars are, from left, Sierra Klinger, 9, Jade Pradel, 11, Shawnee Geiger, 11, and Abby Harley, 6. Friends pictured hanging out on the monkeys bars are Jade Pradel, 11, on left, and Sierra Klinger, 9. Pictured in the center wearing a toy pirate eye patch is Cory Martin, 3.