It was supposed to be a quirky ball for adults. Then children got involved.

A drag queen performs at the Snowball event at Twisp Valley Grange on March 2, 2024. Photo by Faythe Tissell, Owner of Gold Lens Photography.

The annual Snowball event was mired in controversy this year over what some deemed an inappropriate event for children.

About a dozen men showed up to pray and reach out to attendees entering the ball’s venue,…

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  1. I thought you covered both views well. Very informative. I would not have been so alarmed if it had been only for adults. I am concerned about all the sexualization of children. Why is there a need to rush them into adult topics and atmospheres long before they have fully developed brains? Once a child is desensitized to sexuality they are vulnerable to sexual predators and once they have been victimized, they will struggle with various forms of self worth. If we are REALLY concerned with the rise of depression and suicidal tendencies among our youth it’s worth a little research and consideration.

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