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Determined dad finds opportunity with ‘Nerf Wars’




About 60 kids turned out for the first Nerf Oakhurst Wars (NOW) this month. The next event is scheduled for May 1 at Oakhurst Community Park. Photo by Jessica Carrick

Instead of sitting around complaining about how his kids had nothing to do, one local dad decided to organize something fun.

Ahwahnee resident Shawn Mecca saw an opportunity to bring young people together after months of being isolated during the pandemic.

“It’s been a long year and kids need to get outside and socializing...

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