Season 2, Episode 80
In this episode of Along the Rock, host Kaitlyn Blum chats with Mandy Dallas about the upcoming Tools for School event happening Thursday, August 7, at the Elks Lodge in Dixon, IL.This free event helps local students who qualify for free or reduced lunch by providing backpacks, school supplies, and even haircuts. New this year is a quiet Sensory Time from 8:00–8:30 a.m. to support students who benefit from a calmer environment.🗓️ Event Details:
📍 Elks Lodge, 1279 Franklin Grove Rd, Dixon, IL🕗 Sensory Time: 8:00–8:30 a.m.🕘 Main Event: 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. & 4:00–6:00 p.m.🙌 Learn how the Dixon community is making a difference and how you can help—through year-round donations, volunteering, or simply spreading the word.💬 Leave a comment, like the video, and subscribe to support local programming from Radar Free Press!📌 Follow Tools for School on Facebook for updates and ways to get involved.#DixonIL #BackToSchool #SchoolSupplies #CommunitySupport #RadarFreePress #ToolsForSchool #FuelingFutures #LocalNews #SensoryFriendly #Volunteer #supportstudents
🎤 Timestamps & Highlights:
0:20 - Overview of Tools for School
0:48 - The Impact of Tools for School
2:05 - What does it take to plan the event?
3:34 - New This Year
4:08 - Plans for the future
5:18 - Want to Donate or Volunteer?
6:00 - Want more Information?
7:09 - Kaitlyn's Question of the Day
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