Downtown Pella was full of activities Thursday night as organizers Saluted Pellas Families, as part of the first Thursdays in Pella of 2009. Activities included a bicycle rodeo, games in honor of Kinships 20th anniversary, and a performance by the Pella Community Childrens Choir. The Families First organization traditionally kicks-off the series of weekly events. Next Thursday is Pet Night in downtown Pella.