Organizations and businesses are invited to participate in the annual Saline County Back-to-School Fair July 31 at Lakewood Middle School.  On behalf of the Healthy Community/Healthy Youth Initiative and other local sponsors, we share the invitation with the community to participate.

“Booths are an educational venue for families of Saline County to see what opportunities are available for their children and their family in Saline County.  Booths are strongly encouraged to be interactive. If exhibitors would like to have any give-a-way items, we strongly encourage school supply type items,” said Sarah Maass, exhibitor chair.

Booths at the annual event provide information about activities for children, youths, and families, as well as services that are available. Over 25 exhibitors have set up booths at previous BTS Fairs. The cost of each booth will be as follows:  $20/Non-Profit Organizations and $35/Other Agencies and Service Providers. For more information or to reserve space call Sarah Maass phone 785-309-5850. Deadline is July 22, 2015.  Also, registration forms are available on the Salina Area United Way web site at https://www.unitedwaysalina.org/community-0 .

Through the support of community sponsors, this event will provide an opportunity to distribute free basic school supplies to 1,800 income- eligible Saline County K-12 students, free school and sports physicals, free dental screens and varnishing, and mental health screenings along with children’s activities and more. The Back to School Fair is scheduled for Friday, July 31 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Lakewood Middle School, 1135 Lakewood Circle.

To qualify for the free basic school supplies, students must live in Saline County or be enrolled in a school in Saline County, be a K-12 student in the 2015-2016 school year and must qualify for free or reduced school lunches.