Porters Back-to-School Summer Block Party
Name:
Porters Back-to-School Summer Block Party
Date:
August 12, 2017
Time:
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM EDT
Event Description:
Families in the Porters neighborhood will say goodbye to summer and hello to the new school year with backpack giveaways, raffles, bounce houses, face painting, train rides music and more! Special guest appearances from the 501st Legion, a worldwide Star Wars costuming organization and a live mural painting by local artist Justin Stafford! Legacy of Hope is hosting its 6th Annual Back-to-School Summer Block Party on Saturday August 12th.
Representative Clovis Watson, Jr. and Judge Walter M. Green will keynote the block party.
“Our goal is to get kids excited about the upcoming fall semester and reduce the strain on parents’ wallets by providing free school supplies,” said Gigi Simmons, event chair for Legacy of Hope. “This event brings families and the community together.”
This year’s event is sponsored by Oelrich Construction; GRU; Simmons Tax Services; Gainesville CRA; and more. The Alachua County Supervisor of Elections Office will also be in attendance registering voters.
A fundraiser to collect school supplies for this event will be hosted at First Magnitude Brewing Company on Saturday, August 5th from 2-5pm.
For more information about the Porters Back-to-School Summer Block Party, please contact Event Chair Gigi Simmons at 352-792-3958.
Representative Clovis Watson, Jr. and Judge Walter M. Green will keynote the block party.
“Our goal is to get kids excited about the upcoming fall semester and reduce the strain on parents’ wallets by providing free school supplies,” said Gigi Simmons, event chair for Legacy of Hope. “This event brings families and the community together.”
This year’s event is sponsored by Oelrich Construction; GRU; Simmons Tax Services; Gainesville CRA; and more. The Alachua County Supervisor of Elections Office will also be in attendance registering voters.
A fundraiser to collect school supplies for this event will be hosted at First Magnitude Brewing Company on Saturday, August 5th from 2-5pm.
For more information about the Porters Back-to-School Summer Block Party, please contact Event Chair Gigi Simmons at 352-792-3958.
