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Serving Lincoln County for more than a century!
Snacks, dancing and fun promised
DAVENPORT — For the third year in a row, the Itty Bitty Prom is bringing joy and excitement to Davenport’s youngest community members.
Scheduled for Saturday, Feb.22, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium, the event offers children in fifth grade and under an evening of dancing, playing, and bonding with their guardians.
The event, originally inspired by a similar tradition in Forks, Wash., was launched by Mykaiha Stensland and quickly gained traction in Davenport.
“We don’t have any mother-daughter or daddy-daughter dances here, so we took the idea and made it a fundraiser,” said Colleen Hurt, a member of the Growing Gorillas Preschool Co-op. “Since COVID, events like this went by the wayside, so we decided to bring it back—and it really took off.”
Designed to promote family involvement, the Itty Bitty Prom requires each child to attend with an adult.
“We want it to be about the guardian and the child,” Hurt explained. “The kids get to have another fun night with their friends, burn off some energy, and share the experience with their guardian.”
The event includes professional photos, snacks, and plenty of opportunities for kids to dress up and make memories. All proceeds from the prom benefit the Growing Gorillas Preschool Co-op, helping to lower tuition, cover supply costs, and support teacher salaries and overhead expenses.
“We’ve found this to be a great fundraiser that really involves the community,” said Hurt. “It helps keep our preschool running while giving the kids a special night to look forward to.”
Tickets are required for anyone over the age of 2 and can be purchased at Vision Source, Family Foods on Highway 2, or directly from Growing Gorillas board members and families.
The event has become a community favorite, with strong support from local businesses and volunteers.
“We do all the decorating and snacks ourselves, and the janitor has been wonderful,” Hurt shared. “The community has been so welcoming and giving of their time. It’s clear that people really like it.”
For Davenport’s youngest residents, the Itty Bitty Prom is more than just a dance—it’s a cherished tradition that brings the community closer together.
Olivia Harnack is the award-winning managing editor/photographer/videographer/columnist at the Lincoln County Record-Times, with offices in both Davenport and Odessa, Wash. She is a University of Idaho graduate and a U.S. Army National Guardsman.
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