GUMC ready for annual Back to School Buzz

By LYNETTE SOWELL 
Cove Leader-Press

Grace United Methodist Church, located at 101 W. Ave. F, is readying for its annual Back-to-School Buzz on Sunday, August 5, from 3-6 p.m. 
The event features school supplies giveaway, along with free basic haircuts, along with hotdogs, chips, and drinks while supplies last. 
“Haircuts will be provided by Yahweh Beauty Academy and CJs Barber shop,” said Crystal Crowder, Missions Coordinator at GUMC. “We have over 150 backpacks that will be given away as door prizes.” 
Along with the food, school supplies at the event, , groups like AWARE Central Texas and the Methodist Children’s Home will be on hand to provide information about their programs for families. There will also be live music and entertainment. 
The school supplies and giveaways are for children entering prekindergarten through 12th grade, and children must be present to receive the supplies. The event is free to all in the community.
Last year’s event saw more than 430 bags of school supplies given away.
For additional information call the church office at 254-547-3729.