The weekend of June 21-22, 2019 brought Kankakee County’s very first Pride Picnic at the Kankakee River State Park and the Bark and Meow Arts and Craft, held at the Civic Auditorium, to raise funds for ICARE.
Ariana Peck of A. Button Girl creates buttons at her booth during the Bark and Meow Arts and Crafts Fair. Ariana donated a portion of her proceeds to ICARE.
Lex Peck, of Lex’s Lucky Rocks, presents his wares for sale at the Bark and Meow Arts and Crafts Fair. Lex started his rock business to provide for his special needs dog, Rockys.
Nikki Schrettl displays her vintage jewelry at the ICARe Bark and Meow Arts and Craft Fair
Local author and artist Julie Elroy showcases her inspirational paintings and writings at the Bark and Meow Arts and Craft Fair.
Kyle Meers and his mother, Kathy, attend the first annual Pride Picinic held at the Kankakee River State Park.
Cheri Boudreau is a writer for the Country Herald and a graduate student at Governors State University. When she's not writing, Cheri enjoys talking comics on podcasts and over on Instagram. She lives in Bourbonnais with her two rescue cats.
