Last year’s Back to School Bash provided end-of-summer fun for Polk County school children and much-needed resources for their parents. This year’s event, sponsored by the Polk County Community Foundation, will be held Saturday, Aug. 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Tryon United Methodist Church. The event offers school supplies to the first 300 students, free food, games and inflatables and even free back-to-school haircuts. A supply of winter coats will be on hand for those who might need them. Call 828-859-9218 for more information. (photo submitted by Nancy Hiley)