Grandparents, Kids Unite

boy5079_1152900309958_1451169473_395442_8105278_n.jpgA beach bash brought together dance, rap, song — and dozens of grandparents and relatives who are raising young kids.

The event, on a recent afternoon at Lighthouse Point Park, was the second annual cookout by the group Grandparents and Relatives Raising the Future: Click here for a past story on the group.

destef5079_1152899909948_1451169473_395432_2207323_n.jpgThe carousel house came to life with dance lessons by Zumba dance instructor Dominique La Rose-Wright (at left in photo with Mayor John DeStefano and Jackie Harris, who heads the grandparents’ group). One Up Productions provided kid-friendly hiphop. The newly renovated horses provided carousel rides.

5079_1152900109953_1451169473_395437_3588458_n.jpgAlso attending were several aldermen, Stamford Mayor Dannel Malloy and Attorney General Richard Blumenthal. La Rose-Wright sent in these photos.

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