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PHOTO GALLERY: YMCA Fall Fest


  • By Pam Eubanks
  • | 4:00 a.m. October 19, 2012
  • East County
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PHOTO GALLERY: YMCA Fall Fest
Marge Wallick put the finishing touches on the face of Aleigha Quiroz, 2.
Marge Wallick put the finishing touches on the face of Aleigha Quiroz, 2.
Enzo Knapp, 4, made his way through the inflatable obstacle course with the encouragement of his parents.
Enzo Knapp, 4, made his way through the inflatable obstacle course with the encouragement of his parents.
Gracie Waschke loved the inflatable obstacle course.
Gracie Waschke loved the inflatable obstacle course.
Shravan Awani, 3, dressed as a monkey.
Shravan Awani, 3, dressed as a monkey.
Carrie Betts represented Moricz & Varone Orthodontics.
Carrie Betts represented Moricz & Varone Orthodontics.
Mollie Rainwater and Lily Dominguez served popcorn.
Mollie Rainwater and Lily Dominguez served popcorn.
Carter Baker, 4, did not keep his mustache on for long.
Carter Baker, 4, did not keep his mustache on for long.
Emma Durrence, 6, made time for arts and crafts.
Emma Durrence, 6, made time for arts and crafts.
Bella Juliano came out with her mom, Paddi.
Bella Juliano came out with her mom, Paddi.
Mark Palomino, of Lakewood Ranch High School, helped sell cotton candy.
Mark Palomino, of Lakewood Ranch High School, helped sell cotton candy.
The Capecchi family came out in full force. Pictured are A.J., Emily, Aaron, Cassie and Max.
The Capecchi family came out in full force. Pictured are A.J., Emily, Aaron, Cassie and Max.
Amanda Boccarossa is a fifth-grader at Willis Elementary.
Amanda Boccarossa is a fifth-grader at Willis Elementary.
Connor Wicks came out with Colton and Carter Dulin.
Connor Wicks came out with Colton and Carter Dulin.
Mark Krill gave a ride to his son, Luke, 9 months.
Mark Krill gave a ride to his son, Luke, 9 months.
Alyssa Little, 4, tried her best to make a basket.
Alyssa Little, 4, tried her best to make a basket.
Brianna Taylor and Allison Van Hatten came as cheerless cheerleaders.
Brianna Taylor and Allison Van Hatten came as cheerless cheerleaders.
Raelyn Guerra, 9 months, spent time with her dad, Rob.
Raelyn Guerra, 9 months, spent time with her dad, Rob.
Sebastian Santiago, 5, spent time in the bounce house with his brother, Yadiel.
Sebastian Santiago, 5, spent time in the bounce house with his brother, Yadiel.
Gabbi Zimmerman and Morgan Russell are best friends.
Gabbi Zimmerman and Morgan Russell are best friends.
Wyatt Gadeken wore the Harry Potter costume his grandmother made for him.
Wyatt Gadeken wore the Harry Potter costume his grandmother made for him.

 

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