Back-to-school events in Port Angeles, Sequim to provide needed supplies

School supplies, school information, SmileMobile sign-ups and immunizations to be among offerings.

Students in need can get supplies and services during back-to-school events in Port Angeles and Sequim later this month.

The Port Angeles School District and a variety of agencies, businesses and service clubs are hosting a Back to School event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, at Jefferson Elementary School, 218 E. 12th St. in Port Angeles.

Parents and guardians are encouraged to come for school supplies, school information, SmileMobile sign-ups and immunizations.

Information will be offered about bus routes, free and reduced-price meal applications, food services and community service organizations.

The event is free, and no advance registration is required.

The Sequim Back to School Fair is set from 10 a.m. to 2 pm. Saturday, Aug. 27, at the Sequim unit of the Boys &Girls Clubs of the Olympic Peninsula at 400 W. Fir St.

The fourth annual fair is presented by the Parenting Matters Foundation, Sequim School District and Boys &Girls Clubs of the Olympic Peninsula.

It’s a free event that includes books, school supplies, car seat checks, haircuts, vision screening and connections to community resources and services.

The Port Angeles School District is still in need of donations. They can be dropped off at the Port Angeles School District, 216 E. Fourth St.; US Bank, 134 E. Seventh St.; Town &Country, 1205 E. Front St.; or Parent Line, 301 Lopez Ave.

Donations also can be made by contacting Lisa Lyon, Lutheran Community Services NW, at llyon@csnw.org or 360-452-5437.

For more information about the Sequim event, call 360-681-2250.

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