ALACHUA COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – Alachua County Public School children head back to school in just three weeks. Monday, August 12, is the day the school bell signals the return to classes.
In order to get students and their parents prepared, a “Stop the Violence/Back to School” rally will be held on Saturday, July 27, from 10 a.m. to noon.
The first 5,000 school children in attendance will receive a FREE backpack filled with school supplies.
This is the 25th anniversary of the event which is organized by People Against Violence Enterprises (PAVE). It will feature entertainment and a motivational speaker.
Patrick Earl Houston, a rapper known to many as Project Pat, will share his story of turning his life around after serving time in prison for robbery and other charges.
Houston, who was previously part of the gangsta rap group Three 6 Mafia, now tours the country talking to young people about overcoming adversity and making the right decisions.
The rally takes place at the gym of the North Campus of Santa Fe College which is located at 3000 NW 83rd St.
For more information on the event, visit the PAVE website.