PORT ANGELES — A recent paper shredding fundraiser raised more than $1,400 for the Back to School event.
Event sponsors include the State Farm offices of Ray Gruver and Steve Methner, Lutheran Community Services and the Port Angeles School District.
The Noon Rotary Club, the Noon Kiwanis Club, Port Angeles High School Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps students and AmeriCorps members also provided valuable assistance at the event.
The annual Back to School event provides backpacks and school supplies for the new school year to students in need.
This year’s event will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17 in the gymnasium at Jefferson Elementary School, 218 E. 12th St.
