Published on July 14, 2022
The summer days are getting shorter, which means it's time for our annual backpack giveaway events. Designed to support families as the new school year approaches, these extremely popular events have provided needed school supplies to thousands of Michigan children.
At each event, the first 400 kids,* ages 5-18, will get a backpack loaded with supplies to help them get ready for the upcoming school year!
But wait, these events don't end there. Stay a while; we’ll have food and fun available for the whole family! Check back often, as we'll be adding even more event details soon!
We look forward to seeing you and your children at the following events:
Redford Member Center
Thursday, July 21 (2 - 6 p.m)
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Face painting
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Balloon twisting
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sno Biz Shaved Ice
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Glitter Tattoos
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High Tech Mobile Gaming
Hillsdale Member Center
Thursday, July 28 (2:30 - 6:30 p.m)
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Tiki Sam's Pizza
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Kona Ice
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Bouncehouse
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Face painting
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Balloon twisting
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Hands-on demos with firetruck and police car
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Get your picture with Batman
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Meet dogs and cats from the Humane Society
Livonia Member Center
Tuesday, August 2 (4 - 7 p.m)
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Face painting
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Balloon twisting
- Meet Miss National American Michigan, Mahogany Brown
Wyandotte - Yack Arena
Wednesday, August 3 (2:30 - 6:30 p.m)
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Chili Bean Ice Cream Truck
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Get up close with a police car
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Face painting
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Balloon twisting
Jackson Member Center
Thursday, August 4 (3 - 7 p.m)
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Tiki Sam's Pizza
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Live broadcast from K105.3
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Sno cones and cotton candy
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Fun games for everyone
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Meet Jack the Elephant!
Holland Member Center
Tuesday, August 9 (4 - 7 p.m)
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Papa J's Chili Dogs
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Face painting
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Outdoor Discovery Center Birds of Prey
Roseville Member Center
Wednesday, August 10 (3 - 7 p.m)
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Face painting
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Balloon twisting
Norton Shores - Ellis
Thursday, August 11 (2 - 6 p.m)
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Papa J's Chili Dogs
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Face painting
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Balloon twisting
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Caricatures
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Frozen treats!
*Children must be present to receive a backpack. One backpack per child.