Juneteenth committee school supply giveaway Saturday

Published 12:00 am Tuesday, December 1, 2009

The Juneteenth Committee is holding a giveaway for back-to-school supplies Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. at Miller Recreation Center, 1402 W. Bank St.
The event is open to children ages 7-10 who are accompanied by an adult.
The committee has supplies for about 100 children and will offer other activities, including a spelling bee. The winner will receive a book bag full of school supplies.
Sponsoring the event along with the Juneteenth Committee are Coca-Cola, Food Lion, Walmart, First Legacy Community Credit Union and Cheerwine.
For more information, contact Sherry Hawthorne, 704-267-3871.
A hotdog fundraiser being held today will help fund the back-to-school giveaway. It is being held at MonikaĆ­s Hair Salon, 528 W. Cemetery St.