Blessing of the Backpacks

Aug. 6: Blessing of the Backpacks. 5-7 p.m. Trussville Mall pavilion. Trussville First United Methodist and Mt. Zion AME will host this event, which includes musical entertainment, food, inflatables and more. Guests are asked to bring their backpacks with them for the 6:30 p.m. prayer for students, administrators, teachers and parents in the new school year. Guests will receive a back to school blessing tag for their backpacks, lunch boxes or other school bags. For more information contact Beth Burden at 655–3259.