Back to School Bonanza Slated for Tuesday, July 31st

The Livingston County Children’s Wellness Committee would like to announce the tenth Back to School Bonanza on Tuesday, July 31st from 3:30-6:00 p.m. at the Calvary Baptist Church Life Center. The event is designed to empower parents and kids to learn to make healthy lifestyle choices in the areas of nutrition, physical activity, safety and overall wellness. All Livingston County students who register for the event will receive a backpack with free school supplies donated by local business.

This year, the event is adding more grade levels to accommodate more county students. “We’re very excited to offer this great opportunity to more kids in Livingston County,” said Jessica Trussell, University of Missouri Extension. “This year, students who will be in Kindergarten through eighth grade in the 2018/2019 school year are eligible to register for school supplies and a free pair of shoes.”

Families can register for the event online, or submit a paper application, in order to receive the free backpack and school supplies. Online applications can be found at www.livcohealthcenter.com. Paper applications are available at the MU Extension Office, Livingston County Health Center and the Food Pantry. Applications are due on Monday, July 16th.

Many local organizations will have booths at the event, which parents and kids must visit to complete their passport and pick up their backpack and school supplies. 

Donations of school supplies or monetary donations to purchase supplies are still being accepted. Anyone interested in donating may call Jessica Trussell at 646-0811 or mail their donation to the University of Missouri Extension Office at 2881 Grand Dr., Suite 2 in Chillicothe. Checks should be made payable to MU Extension.

Students in Livingston County who are entering Kindergarten through eighth grade and their parents are encouraged to attend this fun event, there is no fee for admission and everyone is welcome.