The 3rd annual FACES 4 Autism Halloween Dance Party felt more like a summer event with July-like temperatures this past Saturday. Over 350 attendees enjoyed arts and crafts, interactive vendor tables, sensory-friendly tricks and treats, a barbecue lunch, and a dance party with DJs Jacob Hackett and Ken Schaffer Entertainment.
The event offered special needs families of all abilities and ages to have positive sensory-friendly experience with their peers.
Special guests included Boxing Champion Kevin “Killer” Watts, and Miss New Jersey Victoria Mozitis greeted party guests and sang “Part of Your World” from “The Little Mermaid”. There were dance contests, colorful costumes and Tropicana Executive Steward Larry Johnson flipped burgers for the crowd.
FACES wishes to thank their event volunteers and sponsors: Atlantic City Electric, Atlantic County Charities, Renault Winery Resort, Tropicana Casino Resort, Brody International and the Knights of Columbus of Ocean City for donations which made the day possible.
Scooby Doo and Scrappy Doo chat! Peter Higgins, left, waves his paw at Antonio Cabrera.
FACES 4 Autism has been a local nonprofit organization since 2002, educating and supporting the community about autism spectrum disorders and developmental disorders throughout the lifespan. Their programs, workshops, events and activities offer families of all differently-abled children and adults the opportunity to be included and supported.
For more information on FACES 4 Autism and their programs, please visit their website www.faces4autism.org
FACES board member Torres Mayfield, Tropicana executive steward, Larry Johnson,
Miss New Jersey Victoria Mozitis, this is Board Member Ken Mosca, and Andrew Parker.
Shavonne Davis, Deputy Director of Community Outreach for Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office shares information about the Special Needs Registry with Isabelle Mosca, Raymond Royster, Rich Cornett and Ray Royster.
Jeremy Ryan meets Miss New Jersey Victoria Mozitis. Lower Left:
Photo credit: Ellie Mosca
