Back-to-School Rallies: Free Backpacks Available At Events Around Town

Fayette County school children can receive free backpacks and school supplies at the annual Back to School Rallies on Saturday, Aug. 3. The rallies are collaborative effort by the YMCA of Central Kentucky and Fayette County Public Schools. The rallies will provide elementary, middle and high school children with free backpacks and school supplies. Activities include bingo, inflatables, games and crafts. Children must be with a parent or guardian in order to receive supplies.

Schedule of events:

9-10:30 a.m. – Registration and activities
10:30-11:30 a.m. – Food and resources
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – Distribution of back packs and school supplies

Locations:

• Bainbridge/Squires Valvoline
  100 Valvoline Way
• Caroline Memorial Community Center
  220 E. Maple St., Nicholasville
• Coventry/FCPS (formerly Imani)
  1555 Georgetown Road
• Coolavin Park, 550 E. Sixth St.
• Douglass Park, 726 Georgetown St.
• Gainesway Community Center
  3460 Campus Way
• Gardenside Christian Church
  940 Holly Springs Drive
  Gethsemane Lutheran Church
  2185 Garden Springs Drive
• Green Acres Park, 1560 LaSalle Road
• Eastland Park Nazarene (with Remnant Church), 1605 Jennifer Road
• Lou Johnson Park, 190 Prall Street
• Marlboro Park, 1870 Benton Place
• Russell Cave Church of Christ
  1841 McCullough Drive
• Shiloh Baptist Church, 237 E. Fifth St.
• Total Grace Baptist Church
  1313 N. Limestone Street
• Valley Park, 2077 Cambridge Drive
• Woodhill Park, 457 Larkwood Drive

Info: (859) 367-7333 or ymcacky.org/events/back-school-rallies.