Back-to-School Events

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As we're heading into fall, Clearwater's recreation centers are preparing for an exciting Back-to-School Bash Series, offering a variety of events to celebrate the start of the new school year. From backpack giveaways to pool parties, these events are fun for Clearwater students and families. 

Clearwater Beach 

  • Date: Friday, Aug. 9 

  • Time: 5 to 7 p.m. 

  • Location: Clearwater Beach Library & Recreation Center, 51 Bay Esplanade 

Celebrate the end of summer with a pool party, pool games, refreshments and music. The cost is $3 for adults with a recreation card and $6 without a card. For children, the cost is $2 with a recreation card and $4 without. 

Morningside 

  • Date: Saturday, Aug. 10 

  • Time: 1 to 4 p.m. 

  • Location: Morningside Recreation Center, 2400 Harn Blvd. 

Cool off from the summer heat and join us for a celebration of back-to-school! Bring your friends and family for a fun-filled day of swimming, music and delicious hamburgers and hotdogs. The cost is $2 with a recreation card and $3 without a recreation card. 

Back-to-School Sustainability

School Supplies

  • Only buy what you need. Use your school supply shopping list to search the house for items you already have before going to the store.
  • Buy sustainably produced school, art and cleaning supplies, such as those made of Forest Stewardship Council-certified wood, recycled content or are certified by “green” third parties.
  • Purchase paper products with the highest percentage recycled content you can find
  • Consider donating school supplies or volunteering at local supply giveaway events.

Reduce/Reuse/Recycle

  • Donate gently used clothing to a second-hand store
  • Look for supplies and clothes from second-hand stores or host a clothing swap with other families.
  • If  buying new clothes or book bags, try to buy items with little to no synthetic fibers in the fabric. They can release microplastics into the water when washed.
  • Use reusable shopping bags when buying supplies and lunch items.

Lunch

  • Ensure you have reusable lunch containers and water bottles. There are many new types of reusable sandwich bags or wraps that are easily washable and durable.
  • Buy sustainable and healthy food choices for lunches. Buy in bulk and try to avoid snacks that come in individual packages.

Transportation

  • How will you get to school? If close enough, identify a safe route to walk or bike.
  • If driving, consider carpooling with others in your neighborhood.

 

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