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Jojo’s Mini Golf & Frozen Yogurt Hosting Candy Walk Oct. 29, with Area Organization’s Participation

By Alison Krueger Rouse

O’Dell is pictured with his son, Joseph, the other “Jo” in “JoJo.”

Special to the EAN

The City of Wetumpka canceled its annual Candy Walk for Kids this year, but one local business owner was inspired to organize an alternative event that will not only be fun for kids but will also introduce the community to a variety of Wetumpka businesses.

“After the 2020 that we as adults have experienced this year, I thought the local kids need to have some normal fun,” explained Jonathan O’Dell, owner of JoJo’s Mini Golf & Frozen Yogurt at 165 Red Eagle Drive. “So after the city had to cancel, I reached out to local businesses and was overwhelmed by the positive response from both businesses and individuals wanting to help out.”

O’Dell chose to schedule a Candy Walk on the mini golf course at JoJo’s, located just in front of the Wetumpka YMCA off Highway 231, on Thursday, October 29, from 6-8 p.m. Local businesses, churches and individuals are sponsoring tables on each hole. No golf will be played that night, but sponsors will have information about their businesses while handing out free candy to the kids. Sponsors are each paying $50 to participate, half of which will be donated to the Elmore County Food Bank.

Bins will also be placed for individuals who wish to make their own donations to the  Elmore County Food Pantry, as well as the Elmore County Humane Society. Otherwise, there is no charge to the public to attend.

At press time, the following individuals and businesses were among the list of sponsors: Mainer Farms, Greg Jones, Copper House Deli, Allen’s Heating and Air, Creed Gym, The Vault Variety Shop, Wetumpka High Theatre Guild, Mr. Electric, Domino’s Wetumpka, Warriors Powder Coating, Better Maintenance/Jody Ledbetter, William Paul Skinner/Long Lewis Ford, Girl Scout Troop 9008, Boy Scout Troop 50, Bethel Worship Center, Elmore County Food Bank, Jessica Penn, Shear Envy, Jackson Hagen State Farm, Wee Ones Pre-School and Waitr.

Since parking is limited, O’Dell said the sponsors will have time to set up and then move their cars. “I also will have folks directing parking,” he added. The Wetumpka YMCA is within walking distance as well.

“Please support all of the sponsors,” O’Dell said. “They need your support this year now more than ever. Many are well over 50% down in revenue this year. Bring the kids in their costumes, have fun, learn about local businesses, and take home some candy!”

For more information, look for JoJo’s Mini Golf & Frozen Yogurt on Facebook or call (334) 514-8951.