Marston said the Oxford community pool will be open for three hours of free swimming, and there will also be inflatables to play on. The bash will even feature food and some fun elements, too. For Kiwanis, that help comes in the form of school supplies and backpacks including those donated at the Books on the Bricks Event, while other organizations will provide clothing, food and help families apply for other forms of assistance. Marston said the Back-to-School Bash will bring together a number of organizations including the Oxford Family Resource Center, the Talawanda Oxford Pantry and Social Services, Thread Up Oxford and more to help connect families with resources and assistance ahead of the school year starting. Jennifer Marston, a member of the Kiwanis Club of Oxford, said the donations will help the organization with its Back-to-School Bash Aug.
“We love the idea of going to the community as opposed to the community always coming to us.”īeyond providing live music and a chance for people to add to their personal libraries, Books on the Bricks coordinators will also be accepting donations for back-to-school supplies for kids.
“It’s a great opportunity to connect with the community through literacy and just be outside,” Smith said.
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