LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — As we approach August, many organizations and businesses around Las Vegas are creating opportunities to donate school supplies for local children.
BACK TO SCHOOL DRIVES
The Punk Rock Museum announced they would offer free and discounted admission to their guests if they donated school supplies by Thursday, July 20.
Additionally, the Henderson Police Department is seeking donations for a school supply drive in partnership with Vegas Knights Hawks, Hopelink of Southern Nevada, and the Dollar Loan Center. That's leading up to a Back To School Bash at the Dollar Loan Center.
The UnCommons community has been running a school supply drive since July 1, it will run through July 26. The initiative is part of the 11th annual "Fill The Bus" school supply drive. On July 27, Communities In Schools will be accepting donations at two separate locations. That includes the Sam's Club parking lot at South Rainbow and the 215 Beltway, which is scheduled to run from 5:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The second location is the NV Energy parking lot at 6226 West Sahara Avenue, which is scheduled to run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Communities In Schools of Southern Nevada said they're planning on serving roughly 60,360 students at 80 schools in Clark County this year.
Island Sushi & Grill is hosting a school supply drive at their restaurant, which is located at 9400 South Eastern Avenue, Suite 103. According to restaurant officials, they are collecting composition books, notebooks, and writing utensils for the students at Shirley Barber Elementary and Steve Schorr Elementary for the upcoming school year. In exchange for those donations, they add guests can receive 10% off any menu plate lunch when they donate. The drive is underway and runs through July 31. Donations will be accepted from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
The Sin Amor Studio is Downtown Las Vegas is hosting a Back To School Boogie event on Sunday, July 30 at 6 p.m. It's a benefit event to buy and collect school supplies for local children. They are hosting a raffle at the event. For every $10 donation or by donating supplies of a similar dollar value, you earn a ticket. Some of the raffle prizes include a painting by Handsome Panther, a tequila kit, nail sets, photo sessions, and gift bags. The deadline to enter the raffle is on July 30 and the winner will be drawn on Aug. 1. Some of the school supplies they're asking for include backpacks, folders, binders, pens, pencils, highlighters, notebooks, calculators, lunch bags, paint, scissors, glue, brushes, construction paper, rulers, wet wipes, sanitizer, and tablets.
The Nye County Sheriff's Office is hosting a "Fill The Truck" campaign. Officials said the goal is to collect enough supplies to help 200 NCSD students throughout the county. They are asking for items including pencils, backpacks, rulers, crayons, and children's clothing. You can drop off donations on July 29 at three different locations. That includes Walmart at 300 South State Route 160 in Pahrump, which will be open from noon to 5 p.m., Family Dollar at 401 South 2nd Street in Beatty, which is open form 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Family Dollar at 1301 South Main Street in Tonopah, which will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
BACK TO SCHOOL FAIRS
Clark County Commissioner William McCurdy II is hosting two Back To School events this month. Those are scheduled for July 25 and July 27 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Walnut Recreation Center. That's located at 3075 North Walnut Road, which is off of East Cheyenne Avenue. County officials said there will be free backpacks, free school supplies, free vision screenings, sports physicals, and immunizations. They can also check out the Vegas Super Ball, which will be on display. Registration is not required. However, county officials add that supplies are limited and children must be present to participate.
The Clark County School District is hosting several Back To School Fairs across the valley. More than 30 community agencies and organizations are at those fairs, which also have immunizations.
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department's Bolden Area Command is hosting a free Back To School Fair on July 22. The event will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Pearson Community Center, which is located at 1625 West Carey Avenue in North Las Vegas. There will be mascot appearances, blood pressure checks, vaccinations, family-friendly activities, and free food and coffee.
This event will be at the same place as the Summer STEM Jam Fest. That event is geared towards students in the 7th through 12th grades. There will be gaming, drone flying, coding, and sound engineering activities with special guests including sound engineer 13lack Sam and drone pilot Mr. C. That event runs from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
The City of North Las Vegas is hosting a Back to School giveaway from the city's council. The fair will be held Saturday, July 29 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1638 N. Bruce Street.
The Fountain of Hope AME Church is also hosting a Back to School Health and Education Resource Fair July 29 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is in partnership with the Nevada Office of Minority Health and Equity. This event is planned at 5850 Euclid Street.
The Vegas Golden Knights and the Public Education Foundation are teaming up to host teacher school supply giveaways on Aug. 4 and Aug. 5.
Lutheran Social Services of Nevada is hosting a back-to-school resource fair on Friday, Aug. 4. The event is free and open to the public. Organizers said there will be a dunk tank, bounce house, snacks, shaved ice drinks, face painting, music, and door prizes. They add children will receive backpacks, school supplies and other educational resources. The event is scheduled to run from 9 a.m. to noon and will be at the organization's headquarters, which is located at 4323 Boulder Highway.
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is hosting a Back To School Party on Saturday. There will be physical exams, eye exams, hair cuts, school supplies, ice cream, face painting, a balloon artist and a special visit from McGruff the Crime Dog. That will be at the East Las Vegas Community Center, which is located on 250 N. Eastern Avenue. The event is scheduled to run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
