First United Methodist Church, located at 113 W. Central Avenue in Van Wert, in partnership with many Van Wert businesses and churches, has set the date of Thursday, August 19th for their 6th Annual Operation Back to School event for Van Wert County high school students. This FREE event provides backpacks, school supplies, and hygiene items. High School students from the area may pre-register online at www.vanwertfirst.net by following the \u201cOperation Back to School\u201d high school student registration link or by stopping by the church office to fill out a registration form. Pre-registration is highly encouraged. The event will begin at 6:30 pm, with games, food and a visit from the band ATTABOY at 7:30pm. Any student, whether school supplies are needed or not, should plan to come enjoy the evening activities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Anyone wishing to volunteer at the event, to donate to help the project or for more information please call Teresa at First Church 419-238-0631 ext 307. You can also check out our website at www.vanwertfirst.net and look through the \u2018Operation Back to School\u2019 and \u2018eGiving\u2019 links. VENMO has also been added to our ability to accept donations using: @FirstUnited-Methodist. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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