A drive to collect backpacks and school supplies for local kids sponsored by Shasta County Child Support Services will end soon. For the 8th year the agency is asking the community to donate new backpacks, school supplies and monetary donations. They’ll be accepted through July 31st at the Child Support Services building, which is the former Montgomery Wards building on Park Marina Drive, or at Health and Human Services Offices or at Golden Valley Bank on Hemsted Drive or at any Tri-Counties Bank branch in Shasta County. The giveaway will take place August 5th at the Civic Auditorium on a first-come/first-served basis. More information is available at 229-8767.
-Steve Gibson