Back to School Fair

When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 29

Where: Carroll C. Kendall Unit Boys & Girls Club, 400 W. Fir St.

Cost: Free

More info: Call 582-3264.

Sequim Gazette staff

Ready for school to be back in session?

If not, the Sequim School District, Parenting Matters Foundation and the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Olympic Peninsula are teaming up to lend a hand … and plenty of services.

The entities are collaborating to present the third annual “Back to School Fair,” set for Saturday, Aug. 29.

The fair, a free event open to Sequim families with children ages birth-18 years old, is at the Carroll C. Kendall Unit Boys & Girls Club, 400 W. Fir St.

Among the resources and services for families preparing for the upcoming 2015-2016 school year are children’s books, haircuts, school supplies and backpacks for families in need, immunizations, health care and dental information, car seat checks and information on local preschools and other early learning programs. The event also features free food, music and games.

Youths can check out a police vehicle and fire truck, helping them to better understand public safety.

Also, families can tour a school bus to familiarize their children while finding out about transportation and bus routes.

Habitat for Humanity of Clallam County representatives will be on hand with a flatbed truck to accept donations of building supplies.

Fair sponsors include Castell Insurance, Habitat for Humanity of Clallam County, Molina Healthcare, First Federal, Jamestown Family Dental Clinic, Sodexo and Walmart.

Event organizers are hoping to double the number of youths served from 400 to 800.

The first day of school for most Sequim students is Tuesday, Sept. 1.

Call 582-6264 for more information.