CLERMONT
A Back-to-School Bash is planned for 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 6, at Texas Roadhouse, 2457 S. Highway 27 in Clermont. Activities include a school supply giveaway, goodies and games. For more information, contact Texas Roadhouse at 352-242-4441 or send an email to store_clermontfl@texasroadhouse.com
FRUITLAND PARK
A Back-to-School Bash is planned for 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Friday, August 2, at the Fruitland Park Library, 604 W. Berckman Street in Fruitland Park. Free hot dog lunches, school supplies, bicycle helmets, hearing and vision screenings, face painting and more will be available while supplies last. For more information, call 352-360-6561.
GROVELAND
Vision Church has planned a Back-to-School Frenzy for 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 7, at the church, 7432 State Road 50 in Groveland. Backpacks, school supplies and clothing giveaways will be offered while supplies last. Children must be accompanies by a parent or guardian to receive items. Other activities include a rap battle/concert, games, prizes and food. For information, call 321-682-7193 or email the church at info@wearevisionchurch.com
MASCOTTE
The Mascotte Police Department in partnership with Mascotte Charter School presents their 3rd annual Back 2 School Bash Backpack Giveaway. Children do not have to be enrolled at Mascotte Charter School to participate. The free family event is scheduled for 12 noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, August 3, at the school, 460 Midway Ave. in Mascotte. Backpacks will be distributed while supplies last. Parents must be present with their child. For more information, call the Mascotte Police Department at 352-429-3393.
MOUNT DORA
Peachy Enterprises presents Back to School Bash, Vol. 5, in partnership with community partners, from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10, in the Mount Dora High School Cafeteria, 700 N. Highland Street. Families are invited out for an afternoon of fun activities. Local schools, community partners and vendors will be on site to provide helpful resources and information. Free backpacks filled with school supplies and personal hygiene items will be given away while supplies last. The event also will include free food, free haircuts for children age 17 and younger, a live DJ and more! Pre-registration is encouraged but not require. Pre-register at this link. For more information, contact Cedric Scott at PeachyBTSBash@gmail.com.