Faith-based back-to-school events planned
Several metro area houses of worship like OKC Faith Church and Capitol Hill Baptist Church host back-to-school supply giveaways and other activities each year. They are among the churches aiming to help families prepare for the new school year. Here is a list of such events. Activities are free unless otherwise noted.
Victory Family Church, 4343 N Flood, Norman, “Back to School Party” 10:30 a.m. Saturday, free haircuts for children, back packs with school supplies, sports physicals, dental and vision screenings, immunizations, food, face painting, rides, inflatables and petting zoos; supplies, haircuts, sports physicals, and medical screenings are limited and are first come, first served. Information: http://victoryfamily.church.
OKC Faith Church, 800 S Portland, “Feeding the 5000” backpack and school supply giveaway, Saturday, geared for age 4 through 12th grade, burritos and drinks will be provided, children and guardian must attend one a presentation at one of the following times to receive items: 9, 10 or 11 a.m. or noon. Information: http://www. okcfaith.com.
Alameda Church of Christ, 801 E Alameda, Norman, “Streams of Water Ministry Back to School Round Up,” 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, backpacks with school supplies will be distributed to Norman area families while supplies last, local nonprofit organizations featured in an information fair for parents, lunch, hair cuts, children’s activities. Information: 321-0788.
Family of Faith Church, 13500 SE 15, Choctaw, “Slip-n-Slide Family Celebration,” 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, backpacks, hot dogs and nearly new clothing for kindergarten through fifth grade given away while supplies last, plus inflatables. Information: https:// www.familyoffaithok.com/ events.
Capitol Hill Baptist Church, 304 SW 134, “Back to School Bash,” 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, geared for kindergarten through 12th grade, free food, games, inflatables and bag of school supplies. Information-preregistration: http:// chbchurch.org/event/9712182017-08-06-back-to-school-bash.
Islamic Circle of North America Relief-Oklahoma City, Back-toSchool backpack giveaway events, 5 p.m. Sunday, Masjid Mu’min, 1322 NE 23; 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Shifa Clinic, 3840 N St. Clair; and 6:30 p.m. Monday, Mercy School, 14001 N Harvey.