Families benefit from student services back to school event

MEDICAL LAKE - Medical Lake Student Services hosted a back-to-school event at The Wellness Center, 317 N. Broad St. on Aug. 9 to help offer services to families and students before the school year starts.

The event ran from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. and offered food, fun, and filled family needs at the same time.

School staff were on site making fresh hot dogs for guests, and handing out ice water and popsicles to help folks beat the heat. The local community outreach group was also on site to help people find resources if needed.

There was also a clothing swap available. People could swap, donate, or...