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CULLMAN, Ala. – Each year, area schools and organizations host back-to-school events to celebrate children returning to school and to prepare any supplies families may need. Some schools and organizations, such as Good Hope, Parkside and St. Andrew’s United Methodist, have already hosted events, but there are many more scheduled this month across the county.
Vinemont Schools Freedom Fest – August 5th, 5-8pm on the school grounds
The event will include free food, school supplies, inflatables, face painting, live music and a car show. The cruise will be held in the high school parking lot. Attendees can meet the teachers, the band, the football players and the cheerleaders.
Holly Pond Back to School Party – August 6, 5-7pm at Governors Park
New school supplies can be dropped off at any school office Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be free supplies, bounce houses, face painting, a molding booth, cakes, crushed ice, concessions and more.
Food Box and School Supply Raffle: August 6, 9 a.m. to noon at The Link of Cullman County
Those in need can go to The Link of Cullman County’s drive-through (708 Ninth St. SE in Cullman) for food and school supplies. Five hundred boxes of food will be given away and school supplies will be available upon request while supplies last.
West Point Back to School Party – August 6, 10 am to 6 pm at the West Point Youth Baseball and Softball Fields
Diana Wilhite of West Point Family Medical Practice and Jacqueline Flynt Keller of Riderz are giving away school supplies for 200 students. The event will feature water slides, Tracy’s balloons, a tour of Snead’s Farmhouse and the West Point Volunteer Fire Department. Live music will be provided by Zach Weissen and Rob and The Red Beards. 3990 County Road 1141, Vinemont
Veterans of Foreign Wars Homecoming – August 13, noon at the Cullman VFW
This party will have a bouncy house, snow cones, cotton candy, free hot dogs and more! Donations are welcome. 112 Veterans Drive SW, Cullman
Back to School Party: August 25, 6 to 9 p.m. J&S Karaoke
This event is hosted by local bands Hassleinone, Brother Goode and Jesse Priest Music. They will accept payments for entertainment in the form of school supplies to give as donations to families in need. Doors will open at 5:30pm and the show will start at 6. For more information visit https://tinyurl.com/jskbacktoschool. 10303 US Highway 31, Hanceville.
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