DOBBINS HEIGHTS — Several local churches have banded together for a back-to-school event that combines education on serious issues with a little fun.
The “You Are Not Alone Back to School Youth Extravaganza” is scheduled for 1-5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7 at the Dobbins Heights Community Center.
The event will feature informational sessions on the following topics: mental health by Dr. Fallon Wall and Tavares Bostic; substance abuse by Lakeshia Canty; and crime prevention by Capt. Lang Harrison, Detective Lt. Marcus Brown and Detective Destiny David from the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office.
To lighten the mood, there will be a performance by gospel comedian Doretha “Moma Dot” Maxwell.
In addition to swimming, a bouncy house and food, school supplies will also be given out.
The event is being presented by Philadelphia United Methodist Church, Beautiful Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Christ Memorial Church, Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, Fletcher’s Chapel United Methodist Church and St. Peter United Methodist Church.
For more information, contact: Myra Leak at 910-995-0653; Pastor Paullett Wall at 910-995-6869; or Minister Elise Wall at 704-298-8228.
Later in the month, on Aug. 22, Dobbins Heights will also host the 15th annual Community Safe Celebration at the town’s park, sponsored by Alcohol and Drug Services.
That event, scheduled to run from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., will include:
The Community Safe Celebration will also include the annual 3-on-3 basketball tournament. Registration starts at 10 a.m., with the tournament slated to start at 10:30 a.m. Players can register in advance at Town Hall.
For more information, contact Shirlyn Morrison at 910-997-2715 ext. 3, or ssims@adsyes.org.
