A big event was held Friday night on the campus of Arkansas State University-Mountain Home to provide a prom-like atmosphere for young people with special needs. East Side Baptist Church hosted its second-annual Night to Shine at the Vada Sheid Community Development Center.
The church partnering in the event with the Tim Tebow Foundation, the creators of the original Night to Shine in 2014. Senior Pastor Scott Speer tells KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot’s Sammy Raycraft while East Side was the host, it was a community-wide event involving organizations other than the church.
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Over 100 guests took part in prom activities, including a limousine ride with a Hollywood-style red carpet entrance for each guest. East Side Administrative Assistant Teshena Lowe describes what the participants experienced when they arrived.
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Some guests entered to loud applause, and others were greeted by hands waving. In addition, the Sheid had a wall of donuts and sensory-sensitive gifts.
Over 360 volunteers assisted with the Night to Shine. Town and Country Discount Foods provided the sit-down dinner of fried chicken strips, and Harps provided sliders, fresh fruit and cookies. Music was courtesy of DJ Peace in the special dance hall.
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