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Back to school events scheduled in the Killeen-Fort Cavazos area
from Back to School 2023
by kdhnews
By Madeline Oden Killeen daily Herald
The summer is almost over, but there are plenty of back to school events in the Killeen-Fort Cavazos area for everyone to enjoy. Here are a few in that are open to the public:
Killeen
The City of Killeen’s annual Back-to-School Splash Bash is Saturday, Aug. 12, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Children of all ages are invited to the Family Aquatic Center, 1800 East Stan Schlueter Loop, to have more fun in the sun before we head back to the classroom. Admission is free and the first 100 kids will leave with school supplies for Kindergarten through 8th grade. For more information, go to www.killeentexas. gov/swim or call (254) 501-6390.
OG’s School of Hair Design is hosting its 25-cent haircuts Tuesday, Aug. 8 through Saturday, Aug. 12 with no appointments necessary. Haircuts apply to children aged 1 up to college. College students must have a valid ID. Haircuts are given at 2501 S. WS Young Drive.
Blu Print Lounge is hosting a Back to School Kickback on Aug. 12 from noon to 6 p.m. There will be free backpacks, haircuts and hairstyles for grades K-12. Blu Print lounge is located at 4505 E. Veterans Memorial Blvd.
Jesus Hope & Love Mission Center is hosting a Back to School GiveAway on Wednesday, Aug. 9 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be a free meal as well as school items and clothing items. The event will be behind old H.E.B Downtown, 818 N. 4th St. Killeen. Contact Pastor Chae at 254-291-2314 for information
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Express ER in Harker Heights is throwing a Back to School Bash on Saturday, Aug. 12 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Express ER Facility, 980 Knights Way Suite 1. There will be family friendly activities such as a bounce house, food trucks, games, vendors and more. The Shoulders to Healing Women group is hosting a Back to School Giveaway on Sunday, Aug. 6 from 1-3:30 p.m. in the We Play Drop Zone parking lot, 544 West Veterans Memorial Blvd. The group is giving away free backpacks and supplies to fami- lies in need. Children must be present to receive a bag. For more information or donations, call 254-892-5445 or 254278-0512.
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Cookie Mess Bakery is hosting a Back to School Cookie Pop Up on Tuesday, Aug. 8 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the bakery, 2304 Indian Camp Trail.
