The 10th annual Bridges Back-to-School and Health Fair will take place as a drive-thru event from 9 to 11 a.m. Aug. 12, supplemented by a clothing giveaway.
A version of this article published online Thursday and printed in the Saturday, July 20 edition of the Gazette incorrectly listed the date as Aug. 12.
Families with students in grades pre-kindergarten through 12 in West Plains and surrounding rural schools, including Head Start, are invited to participate in the event held in the West Plains High School parking lot. Enter the lot from North Howell Avenue. School supplies and health essentials will be given.
Preregistration is required and may be completed online at rb.gy/tbqjpv.
From 8 until noon the same day, Bridges, 602 E. Olden St., will host a clothing giveaway. Students will be allowed to pick up clothing to supplement their back-to-school clothing needs. Limited school supplies will be available for those unable to attend the fair.
To inquire about making donations, call Cyndi Wright, 417-256-6150 ext. 1060 or email cyndi.wright@zizzers.org.
Editor's note: This article was updated at 12:08 p.m. July 22 with the correct date of the events.
