City Of San Antonio: Plaza Guadalupe Hosts Back 2 School Plaza Party On August 7th

Press release from the City of San Antonio:

August 6, 2021

CONTACT: Debbie Rios-Vanskile
210-207-6004
debbie.rios-vanskike@sanantonio.gov

SAN ANTONIO (August 4, 2021) – The City of San Antonio’s Center City Development & Operations Department, Avenida Guadalupe Association, Bibliotech and University Health invites the West Side community to its Back 2 School Plaza Party on Saturday, August 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Plaza Guadalupe, 1327 Guadalupe.

“We are happy to provide another community event in Plaza Guadalupe, doing our part to get kids excited and ready for school,” says John Jacks, Director of Center City Development and Operations

Families can pick up a free back and school supplies (while supplies last) as well as enjoy free food and entertainment. The event will include music by Azul Barrientos, story time with children’s author Xavier Garza, poetry with Anthony Flores and appearances by the Lanier BlueJacket Cheerleaders and the Lanier BlueJacket Dance Team. Additional activities will include a children’s petting zoo and art activities by Spare Parts.

SAISD, Bibliotech, Pre-K 4 SA, the San Antonio Public Library and UTSA will all be on-site providing information and resources on their programs along with a variety of free promotional items.

Laura Cole, Director of Bibliotech, describes their support for students, “BiblioTech’s robust library collection includes a variety of resources to support student learning, and incite exploration. We are proud to partner with SAISD in advancing our community of young learners.

Getting the school year off to a healthy start is especially important this year and University Health will be providing free immunizations and the UT Health San Antonio School of Nursing will be on-site to distribute the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.

This press release was produced by the City of San Antonio. The views expressed here are the author’s own.