Ready, Set, Grow! Community Back to School Celebration

Schedule

Sat Aug 01 2026 at 11:00 am to 02:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Eastridge Mall | Gastonia, NC

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Ready? Set? Grow! Get ready to grow into the new school year with community organizations working together to help ensure students and their families are ready to thrive in the new school year.
There is something for everyone at this event, from kindergarten to 12th grade, from after-school care to homeschooling resources, you won’t want to miss this opportunity to connect with your community and receive access to back-to-school services.
Interested in attending as a community partner?
Fill out the application here: https://forms.gle/uHey28zDdiLdBcVc9
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Where is it happening?

Eastridge Mall, Urban Station, 246 N New Hope Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054, United States

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