2011 Back 2 School Fair

Mayor Elaine Pluta with a Special Recognition to Veronica Rivera on Behalf of the City

The 2nd Annual Back 2 School Fair, was held on Sunday, August 14, 2011, at Nuestras Raices Farm in Holyoke, MA. The Back 2 School Fair has helped hundreds of economically disadvantaged students, from grade school to college, start off the new school year with many of their school supply needs met in a one-stop destination.

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Mayor Elaine Pluta with a Special Recognition to Veronica Rivera on Behalf of the City Baloon Sword Watch Out! Volunteers ready to work Lots of Umbrellas of many kinds and colors Families Braving the Rain The Q99.7 was there In The Green House A look from behind Lots and Lots of Backpacks filled with Goodies Filling out Food Orders Face Paint Area Volunteers at the First Aid Stand Special Participation by the ACCB Youth and Adults Special Participation by the "Alive" Worship Team Fair organizer Orlando Ramos School Supplies Being Distributed Someone was prepared for the downpour. Sound and Video Tech Area Orlado Ramos Presents Veronica Rivera with a Special Recognition from the State A Soggy yet Wonderful Day in the End Hundreds of Families braved the Rain Sponsor Tables included the Girls Scouts, Old Navy, Holyoke Community College and Many more 295397_232666396768844_100000764556167_568415_4863020_n Big Smiles Everyone! 184054_232666536768830_100000764556167_568417_4694607_n Big Thanks to All Our Volunteers Volunteers Having a Laugh at the Food Concessions It's All About the Children Clowning with Face Paint Volunteer Face Painter Doing Her Thing Voila We're Done A Tiger and a Butterfly Face Paint Anyone? ACCB Kids Special Participation Kids Loving the Bounce House Kids from ACCB Provide Entertainment through Song and Mime Rev. Samuel Mateo and Wife Maria of the Sponsoring Church Yeisie and Veronica, fair organizers, provide entertainment as well during the event. Volunteers at the Food Concessions Long Line in the Rain for free Supplies

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2011 Back 2 School Fair Preparation

Volunteers work hard and diligently to prepare all the book bags filled with school supplies.

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2010 Back 2 School Fair

The first Annual Back 2 School Fair was held on August 15, 2010 on the grounds of the Nuestras Raices Farm. Learn More About the Fair at back2schoolfair.com

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