School Supply Drive Underway In Huntersville: What's Needed

HUNTERSVILLE, NC — Summer break is in full swing around Lake Norman, however, it won't be long before attentions will shift to a new school year. Two events in Huntersville aim to make that look ahead to a new school year a little easier for those in need, as well as provide a week of fun activities for area families before the first school bell rings.

School Supply Drive
Throughout the month of July, the Town of Huntersville is partnering with the Huntersville Police Department and Huntersville Presbyterian Church to collect school supplies, which will be distributed locally at a National Night Out event on Aug. 3 and Fun Friday, set for Aug. 6.

"We would love to send our children back to school with all the supplies they need for a great year!" the Town of Huntersville's Parks and Recreation Department said in a statement.

Here's what's needed:

• Book bags
• Paper
• 3-Ring binders
• Pocket folders
• Pencil case
• No. 2 pencils
• Pens
• Colored pencils
• Crayons
• Markers
• Glue sticks
• Rulers
• Ear Buds
• Post-its/ index cards

Items may be dropped off at the following locations through Saturday, July 31:

• Huntersville Recreation Center, 11836 Verhoeff Drive
• Huntersville Police Department, 9630 Julian Clark Ave.
• Huntersville Town Hall, 101 Huntersville-Concord Road
• Huntersville Presbyterian Church, 14416 Old Statesville Road

Week of Fun
"Join us in kicking off the school year with a full week of fun August 2nd -6th," said the Town of Huntersville. "We are partnering with Huntersville Police, Huntersville Fire and Huntersville Presbyterian Church to offer the community a full week of fun community engagement. Each day is at a different park with a different activity theme and offers two time slots for you to enjoy!"

Here's the Week of Fun Schedule

• Aug. 2 – Make It Monday: crafts and games at Abernathy Park, located on Glendale Drive and Park Lane. 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
• Aug. 3 — Thanking Tuesday: HPD National Night Out at North Mecklenburg Park, located at 16131 Old Statesville Road, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. (games and food trucks on site)
• Aug. 4 — Water Wednesday: Waterplay at Waymer Park, located at 14200 Holbrooks Road, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m., and 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
• Aug. 5 — Take a Trip Thursday: Downtown Huntersville Scavenger Hunt, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. followed by LalaCaboosa concert 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
• Aug. 6 — FUN Friday: Back 2 School Bash at Veterans Park, located at 201 Huntersville-Concord Road, with teen bands, games, food trucks and school supply distribution, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

More information about the Fill It Up school supply drive and Week of Fun events may be found here.