Charlottesville’s Ting Pavilion turns up the enjoyable with back-to-school bash

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) – At the Ting Pavilion, households equipped for again to high school in an enormous means, from free provides to music and video games, this occasion set the tone for a robust begin.

“We want everybody to walk through the doors of their school, wherever they go, to feel excited about being there and have everything they need to feel welcome in their school. So that’s what this is about,” stated Rusty Carlock, who works with Albemarle County Public Schools Office of Community Engagement.

Colorful backpacks, stay music, and massive smiles, Charlottesville’s back-to-school bash introduced the power this weekend.

“It’s helping us with the new year, and getting supplies, and we’re eating good food, and we’re going to have a good time and a great year this year,” stated Shane Wright, a mum or dad who attended the occasion.

The annual occasion drew tons of of households from throughout the realm, providing the whole lot from free college provides and well being checkups, to music, video games, and native sources.

“I think it’s incredibly vital to remind residents here and let them know that there are organizations and companies and people who care,” stated Jala Tyler, Marketing and Outreach Director with the Local Energy Alliance Program.

Organized with assist from Charlottesville and Albemarle County colleges, the bash additionally gave households an opportunity to fulfill college employees and discover useful companies, all whereas the children had enjoyable.

“These events get everyone together all at the same time, it’s beautiful weather out here, we’ve got snacks, we’ve got ice cream, we’ve got water food, it’s a good time for everybody,” stated Jackie Paiva with the Charlottesville Fire Department’s ANCHOR staff.

New this yr: a downtown passport scavenger hunt that turned back-to-school prep into an journey, with prizes for youths who accomplished the problem.

And with tax-free weekend in full swing, households received to save lots of much more as they stocked up and soaked within the college spirit.

“I think it’s going to help a lot, prices are crazy right now to begin with so I think any help that the community can give is amazing and I think it’s a really good thing,” stated Belize Galardo, a mum or dad who attended.

A enjoyable morning and a significant one, with full backpacks and massive smiles, these college students are able to tackle the brand new college yr.

 

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