*GREAT BACK-TO-SCHOOL PHOTO & VIDEO OPPORTUNITY*
  
WHAT:  MeckCARES FAMILY FUN DAY & SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE

WHEN:  Wednesday, August 17, 2011
  5 – 8 p.m.

WHERE: Starlight Skating Rink
  8803 East Harris Blvd., Charlotte

WHO: Families, youth, community members, media
  

WHY: The system of care, multi-agency, child serving partnership of MeckCARES is partnering with Starlight Skating Rink to allow the community to participate in the 5th Annual MeckCARES Family FUN Day. The event allows families to enjoy an evening of fun and recreation while learning about valuable children’s mental health resources—all while providing back-to-school supplies and support for area families. People attending are asked to bring one school supply which will get them FREE admission, skate rentals and snacks.

 
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Media contact: Jill Dineen-Scott at Jill.Dineen-Scott@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov or 704-336-3793