The 17th annual Ralph Bunche Back to School Picnic is set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, August 3rd at Ralph Bunche Park, 1200 S. East Street. There will be free lunch, backpacks, school supplies, clothes and shoes for kids, health screenings, info booths, water slide, bounce house, a DJ, and more. This event is for low-income families in the Benton School District.
This event is in partnership with Northside Church of Christ, Central Arkansas Development Council and the Ralph Bunche Community Action Committee. In case of inclement weather, the event will be held at the Benton High School Field House at the Athletic Complex. For more info, contact Oveta Pledger at 501-909-9535.
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