Big Country back-to-school events & essentials

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ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – We’re just about a month away from the first day of school, and many parents are already in full back-to-school mode. To help ease the stress of the season, here’s a list of upcoming back-to-school events and resources across the area.

Back-to-School Drives

Donation Drive
July 31 through August 2
Noon to 10:00 p.m.
Winery at Willow Creek – 4353 South Treadaway Boulevard, Abilene

Shoe & Hygiene Drive
July 1-31
Heart & Soul Salon – 3436 North 1st Street
Let Us Breathe – 704 North 6th Street
Bad Boy Bail Bonds – 806 South 3rd Street

July 26

Kulture Con Backpack Giveaway
11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Abilene Convention Center – 1100 North 6th Street

August 1

Backpacks & Blessings
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The Alliance for Women & Children – 1250 North 10th Street

August 2

6th Annual Backpack Giveaway
9:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Drug Emporium – 2550 Barrow Street, Abilene

August 8

Backpack Brigade
9:00 a.m. to noon
Dyess AFB Hangar Center Ballroom

August 9

Back-to-School Resource Fair
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 pm.
Taylor County Expo Center – 1700 Hwy 26, Abilene

Backpack Giveaway
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
3291 South 14th Street, Abilene

Back-to-School Community Event
Noon to 4:00 p.m.
Mama Bear Beauty Supply – 1042 Cottonwood Street, Abilene

August 10

Back-to-School Community Event
Noon to 4:00 p.m.
Mama Bear Beauty Supply – 1042 Cottonwood Street, Abilene

August 11

Free Haircuts & Backpacks
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Crown of Thorns Barbershop – 4601 Antilley Road, Abilene