Dallas Mayor’s Back-to-School Fair taking place August 7

by Michael Davis of Dallas Progress

It's that time to be a part of the City of Dallas Mayor’s Back-to-School Fair. Here's the info.

Thursday, August 7, 2008 - Fair Park

The Automobile and Centennial Hall buildings

This event is FREE and open to all Dallas public school children who qualify.

Recipients must be Dallas public school children ages 5-18 whose families meet the 2008 Federal Poverty Income Guidelines.

In order to pre-register for the City of Dallas Mayor’s Back-to-School Fair, families must fill out the registration form, as well as provide:

• Proof of identification (i.e. driver’s license or other photo i.d.)

• Proof of residency (i.e. a utility bill, rent lease agreement, etc)

• Proof of income (i.e. a recent pay check stub)

Pre-registration events at Fair Park in the Women’s Museum Auditorium:

• July 31 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

• August 1 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

• August 2 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Pre-register ahead of time to avoid long lines at the fair!!!

For more information on the City of Dallas Mayor’s Back-to-School Fair, call the Mayor’s office at (214) 671-8520.