Two Big Back To School Events Saturday

    The public is invited to come to the Cassia Community Club this Saturday, August 5, for the 10th Annual Back To School Bash. Running from 10 a.m. - noon, the event will be held at the Cassia Community Club and feature school supplies, lunch, and clothing, all available for free.
   The Cassia Community Club is located at 29245 CR 44 in Cassia.
   The Back To School Bash annually offers supplies to students of all ages, and serves as a fun kick-off to the new school year. Organized by the club's volunteer members, the event features supplies for elementary students, and the bash will have on-hand supply lists for students in grades K-5.
   For more information, call Pat at 352-589-8008 or Kristi at 407-474-6078.

   The First Baptist Church of Umatilla will be supporting area school children this Saturday, August 5. From 10 a.m. until noon, the church’s events center will host the annual Packs of Hope event, when families can come and receive free backpacks filled with school supplies.
   Hundreds of ‘packs’ are expected to be available at the event, with a broad range of supplies filling the packs just in time for this year’s first day of school on August 10.
   The First Baptist Church of Umatilla is located at 550 Hatfield Drive. For more information, call 352-669-3214.