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The Pontiac Street Market has announced its inaugural Pack 2 School on Pontiac Street event, scheduled for August 3, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 918 E Pontiac St. The community event aims to assist families in preparing for the upcoming school year.
Children will receive a free book bag filled with essential school supplies. Sixth District City Councilwoman Rohli Booker will distribute the first book bag.
In collaboration with Super Shot, an immunization station will be available for children to receive their required school vaccinations. Parkview Physicians Group will also provide free sports physicals.
Parents must sign up for PS Perks using tablets provided at the market to access these services. PS Perks members can obtain the free book bag, haircut, and immunizations. The PS Perks program is a loyalty initiative offering additional benefits and savings to customers.
Additionally, parents can collect a special sack lunch and an after-school snack grocery list, available exclusively at the Pontiac Street Market.
Event highlights include:
- Free haircuts
- Immunizations sign-up from Super Shot
- Sports physicals by Parkview Physicians Group
- Backpacks including supplies
- Food from Yard Bones
- Bounce houses
- Live music by Big Kess
- Hosted by Kam "Snacks" Coleman
Additional sponsors for the event include Anthem Blue Cross, Tunnel Vision Promotions, The SEED Fort Wayne, Flawless Fades, Clever Braiding Academy, iLLUMEDIA, the City of Fort Wayne, Perfect Parts by Porsche and Parkview Health.
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