Family & Back-to-School Expo August 3, 2013 July 27, 2013
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Time to Head Back
Kids enjoy a segment of last year’s CrossRoadsNews Family & Back-to-School Expo. This year’s up-and-coming artists include indie rockers Hero the Band, the rapping SH’Boss Boys, “femcee” Chatejah George, singer-songwriter Rhaelon Monique, and the Conservatory of Dance plus the high-stepping Beulah Boys. A demo by Life Chef Asata Reid and a fashion show round out the action.
Expo offers resources to help parents, students get off to a good start By Jessica Smith
Oakhurst Medical Centers Inc. will be offering free back-to-school immunization on Aug. 3 during the expo at the Mall at Stonecrest.
Ready or not, the start of the new school year is upon us. On Aug. 5, students will be headed back to the classroom for the start of the 2013-2014 school year, and the annual CrossRoadsNews Family & Back-to-School Expo is offering families ideas and information to help their students have a successful school year. During the expo, which takes place from noon to 5 p.m., there will be lots of resources and information. Oakhurst Medical Centers Inc. is offering free back-to-school immunization, J.C. Penney and Sears will showcase their latest back-to-school fashions, and attendees 18 years and older have the chance to win one of three 30-minute shopping sprees at IKEA or a $250 Mall at Stonecrest Gift Card. Up-and-coming performers include Hero the Band, Atlanta’s “Next Big Hip-Hop Star” Chatejah George, guitarist and crooner Rhaelon Monique, the SH’Boss Boys, and the Conservatory of Dance. The high-stepping Beulah Boys will strut their stuff. Life Chef Asata Reid will demonstrate
Parents and caregivers can get information from familyfriendly exhibitors that include private schools, government offices, and nonprofits serving families.
just how easy it is to prepare healthy backto-school snacks that are tasty and good for growing kids. Family-friendly exhibitors include private schools, a college, medical centers, government offices, and nonprofits serving families. DeKalb Solicitor General Sherry Boston, who has partnered with CrossRoadsNews to host the expo for the second year, will speak to parents about resources to help their kids
achieve perfect attendance. She also will encourage kids to sign pledges that they will attend school every day that it is in session. Inside this special section is more information on the singers and dancers who will showcase their talents on the Main Stage near Sears on the mall’s lower level. The Mall at Stonecrest is at I-20 and Turner Hill Road in Lithonia. For more information, call 404-284-1888.