Local News
Skateboard competition, festival to close North Ave. to traffic
By Adrianne Murchison
Oct 22, 2014North Avenue will be closed to traffic for the “King of North Ave” skateboard competition and slide jam benefit noon-7 p.m. Nov. 2.
The competition will take place outside The Masquerade, 695 North Ave. An arts festival and crafts fair will be held throughout the street, along with food trucks and live bands.
The event is expected to draw 300 skaters.
Spectator admission is $5.
Proceeds benefit Lost-N-Found Youth. The non-profit provides shelter for LGBT youth.
Information: lili139.wix.com/king-of-north-avenue.
