Event at Jackson Field will feature games, giveaways and financial education for kids
WHAT: LAFCU’s ‘Laff-e & Friends’ event will feature six stations with kids games related to savings and financial education, LAFCU’s official mascot, Laff-e, giveaways, a chance to run the bases, and a finisher’s medal. Learn more:https://www.lafcu.com/laffeandfriends
WHO: LAFCU staff and mascot Laff-e the Cow; Big Lug, the Lugnuts dinosaur
WHERE: Jackson Field |505 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI 48912
WHEN: Sunday, July 9 | Approx. 3:30 p.m. – immediately following the 1:05 p.m. Lansing Lugnuts game
WHY: This event kicks off LAFCU’s new youth program for kids up to age 11. Laff-e & Friends aims to help kids learn about saving money.
ME INFORMATION
Station #1 – Laff-e the Cow: Moo-ve Your Money Cornhole Game
Goal: Help Laff-e save money!
Station #2 – Pig E. the Pig: Count the Coins Game
Goal: Always looking for ways to make a buck. Pig E. is wealthy and works hard for his money. See how much you can save.
Station #3 – Patty the Chicken: Fill the Basket with Eggs Game
Goal: Stylish and caddy. This chick is a material girl and loves to spend her money. Help Patty collect some eggs to earn money for the things she needs.
Station #4 – Bucky the Horse: Save Your Bucks Ball Game
Goal: Studious and logical, Bucky is the go-to friend for advice on smart ways to save and spend money. See how much you can save.
Station #5 – Rascal the Rat: Catch Rascal Relay Race Game
Goal: A trickster who can often be found picking on Laff-e. Rascal is always causing trouble. We need to catch him before he spends money.
Station #6 – Big Lug: Stack the Baseballs Game
Goal: Help our friend Big Lug the dinosaur and have fun stacking some baseballs. Work together and see how many you can stack.
About LAFCU
Chartered in 1936, LAFCU is a not-for-profit financial cooperative open for membership to anyone who lives, works, worships or attends school in Michigan and to businesses and other entities located in Michigan. The credit union serves more than 74,000 members and holds over $986 million in assets. It was named a Best Credit Union to Work For in 2020. LAFCU offers a comprehensive range of financial products and services as well as an expanding complement of financial technology solutions. Members enjoy benefits such as low fees, low-interest rates on loans, high yields on savings, discounts, knowledgeable employees and nationwide access to fee-free ATMs. A recipient of the national Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Community Service Award for credit unions, LAFCU enriches the communities it serves by supporting many organizations and causes. To learn more about LAFCU, call 800.748.0228 or visit www.lafcu.com.
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