FYI – The deadline to pre-register qualifying Dallas schoolchildren for the Mayor’s Back To School Fair is Saturday (July 27). The final pre-registration event is Saturday from 10 a.m. - noon at Cobb Field House (1702 Robert B. Cullum Blvd., Dallas). By pre-registering, families can reserve free school supplies and have more time to take FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 23, 2013 P L E A S E A N N O U N C E ! DEADLINE TO PRE-REGISTER FOR MAYOR’S BACK TO SCHOOL FAIR IS SATURDAY Last-chance pre-registration event for qualifying Dallas schoolchildren to be held Saturday (July 27) from 10 a.m. - noon at Cobb Field House ANNCR: Don’t forget to PRE-REGISTER BY SATURDAY, JULY 27th, for the Mayor’s Back To School Fair for Dallas schoolchildren … coming up Thursday, August 1st, at Fair Park. The last-chance pre-registration event is this Saturday from 10 a.m. – noon at Cobb Field House (1702 Robert B. Cullum Blvd., Dallas). By pre-registering, you’ll have more time at the Fair to enjoy health, dental and vision screenings … free haircuts … services … entertainment and more! So sign up now through July 27th at one of the three remaining pre-registration events below! Wednesday, July 24, from 3 - 6 p.m. George Washington Carver Creative Arts Learning Center 3719 Greenleaf Street Dallas, TX 75212 Thursday, July 25, from 3 – 5 p.m. H & R Block 655 W. Illinois Ave., #270 Dallas, TX 75224 Friday, July 26, from 4 - 6 p.m. AND Saturday, July 27, from 10 a.m. – noon Cobb Field House 1702 Robert B. Cullum Blvd Dallas, TX 75210 For more info including eligibility requirements, call 311 or go to mayorsbacktoschoolfair. KILL DATE: Saturday, July 27, 2013 ### FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 17TH ANNUAL MAYOR’S BACK TO SCHOOL FAIR, PRESENTED BY WALMART/SAM’S CLUB, SET FOR THURSDAY, AUGUST 1, AT FAIR PARK Free event to provide school supplies for 15,000 qualifying Dallas schoolchildren, plus immunizations, vision and dental screenings, haircuts, information, kids activities, entertainment and more DALLAS (July 23, 2013) – A one-stop shop for all the back-to-school basics, the 17th-annual Mayor’s Back To School Fair, presented by Walmart and Sam’s Club, will take place Thursday, August 1, from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., at the Automobile and Centennial buildings at Fair Park. Many parents agree that costs can quickly add up when preparing children for the first day of school. That’s why so many community supporters continue to come together every year to help students and families with their school-related needs at the Mayor’s Back To School Fair. From free school supplies for Dallas schoolchildren (who meet specific eligibility requirements), to free health, dental and vision screenings, immunizations and haircuts, to the latest information on education, health and social services, the 17th-annual Fair offers parents and children everything they need for the first day of school. Plus, the Fair will feature musical entertainment, kids activities, games, interactive demos and more. “A big thanks to the donors, nonprofit partners, schools, media sponsors and volunteers who step up every year to support students and education in Dallas,” said Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings. “Because of them, the Mayor’s Back to School Fair helps thousands of Dallas families prepare so children are ready to learn the very first day of school.” Walmart will conduct free vision screenings and offer general health screenings, including blood pressure and glucose checks, for all family members. The Baylor School of Dentistry will provide free dental screenings, fluoride applications, free toothbrushes and toothpaste to students, and offer free oral health information. Dallas County Health & Human Services will provide free immunizations. Essilor Vision Foundation will provide free eyeglasses to children who qualify (first come, first served basis). And Cedric B’s Barber and Beauty Salon and Ogle School of Hair, Skin and Nails will offer free haircuts so children will look sharp the first day of school. Educational information and services, in English and Spanish, will be offered at hundreds of community resource booths on crime prevention, fire safety, college readiness, housing, transportation, personal finances, health, nutrition and literacy. Dallas ISD will provide information on magnet schools, scholarship and alternative programs, psychological and social services, parenting, and family literacy. In addition, Half Price Books will donate more than 7,000 books. North Texas Food Bank is partnering with Walmart to provide fresh fruit for families. Families who qualify for free school supplies are strongly encouraged to PRE-REGISTER to allow more time to take advantage of the many services and activities offered at the Fair. The deadline to pre-register is Saturday, July 27. Go to mayorsbacktoschoolfair for details and a list of pre-registration events. IMPORTANT: Although the Fair’s array of activities and services are free and open to the public, free school supplies are available ONLY to those who meet specific eligibility requirements (must be public school students pre-K through 12th grades who reside in the City of Dallas or attend a Dallas ISD school and meet the 2013 Federal Poverty Income Guidelines). A PHOTO ID, PROOF OF RESIDENCY AND PROOF OF INCOME ARE REQUIRED TO QUALIFY. Picture ID includes state driver’s license, state identification card, military identification card, or foreign consulate-issued identification (i.e. Matricula Consular). City of Dallas proof of residency includes May, June, July or August 2013 utility bill (electricity, water, phone or gas) showing applicant name and current address or letter from landlord or apartment management company, on company letterhead, indicating proof of residency during May, June, July or August 2013. Proof of Income may be verified using paycheck stubs from May, June, July or August 2013 or a letter dated in May, June, July or August 2013 on agency or company letterhead from an employer, welfare office, caseworker, or Social Security Administration Office indicating annual income and signed by an agent of the company or agency. Letter must include contact phone number for verification. Other qualifying documents include a Medicaid letter, Lone Star Program Card and a Dallas ISD letter indicating qualification for free lunch program. Presenting sponsors are Walmart/Sam’s Club, and major sponsors are Chase and MetroPCS. Other sponsors are Action Metals Recyclers; Aetna; Amerigroup; Baylor Health Care System; Children’s Medical Center of Dallas; Clean Energy Fuels; Coca-Cola Refreshment Group; Dallas Mavericks Foundation; Darling International; Fast Signs; Fidelity Investments; H&R Block; Half Price Books; AI G. Hill, Jr.; Gene and Jerry Jones Family Charities; Methodist Health System; SMU; State Fair of Texas; Texas Instruments; TXU Energy; and Yellow Cab of Dallas. Donors are John L. and Susie Adams, Aileen and Jack Pratt Foundation, Jerry and Emy Lou Baldridge, Café Pacific, Linda and Mitch Hart, Fred Hegi, Bobby B. Lyle, Mike Myers, Erle Nye, Omni Hotels & Resorts, Peter O’Donnell, Jr, Margot and Ross Perot, Vin and Caren Prothro Foundation, Cindy and Howard Rachofsky, Deedie and Rusty Rose, Sewell Automotive Companies, Marianne and Roger Staubach, and Mary and Mike Terry. Community partners are Baylor College of Dentistry Texas A&M Health Science Center; Cedric B’s Barber and Beauty Salon; City of Dallas; Dallas County Health and Human Services; Dallas ISD; Dean Foods; Eastfield College; Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber; Habitat for Humanity; Mayor’s Youth Fitness Initiative; North Texas Food Bank; Ogle School of Hair, Skin and Nails; and Southeast Dallas Chamber of Commerce. Media partners are WFAA, Univision 23, Al Dia, The Greensheet, K104, Smooth R&B 105.7, Radio Disney, 94.1 La Que Buena, Univision America 1270 AM, 97.9 The Beat and 94.5 Old School. DART is the official transportation provider. Focusing on helping students with many of their school-related needs, the Mayor’s Back To School Fair is a collaborative effort between the City of Dallas, Dallas area schools, public health departments, state agencies, nonprofit organizations, corporations and hundreds of volunteers. The Mayor’s Back To School Fair is free and open to the public. Parking is also free, or visitors can take the DART Rail Green Line to the Fair Park or MLK, Jr. station. Fair Park is located at 1300 Robert B. Cullum Blvd., Dallas, TX 75210. For more information, please call the City of Dallas information line at 311 or go to mayorsbacktoschoolfair for details in English and Spanish. REMAINING PRE-REGISTRATION EVENTS Wednesday, July 24; 3 - 6 p.m. George Washington Carver Creative Arts Learning Center 3719 Greenleaf Street Dallas, TX 75212 Thursday, July 25, from 3 – 5 p.m. H & R Block 655 W. Illinois Ave., #270 Dallas, TX 75224 Friday, July 26; 4 - 6 p.m. AND Saturday, July 27; 10 a.m. - noon Cobb Field House 1702 Robert B. Cullum Blvd Dallas, TX 75210 ### MEDIA CONTACT: Becky Mayad 214-352-1881 work becky@mayadpr
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