Join us for a special Back to School Bash and Hurricane Preparedness event on August 23, featuring plenty of fun activities while learning how to stay safe during hurricane season. The Pierce Chamber of Commerce, Pierce Recreation Department, T-Mobile, and SAVD Toys host this cooperative effort. The event will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the NFC gym, located at 705 College Avenue in Blackshear. The highlight of the event is a Nintendo Smash Bros. tournament. For a $5 entry fee, each competitor will receive a special lanyard and a chance to win trophies for first, second, third place, as well as an overall champion trophy. All participants will also be entered into a raffle for a special Godzilla collectible. The tournament is open to both kids and adults, who will be divided into age categories.
Additionally, there will be a cosplay contest for kids aged 5 to 9, featuring a surprise judge to help determine the winner. The Pierce County Recreation Department will provide food, and funnel cakes will be available from A&J Funnel Cakes. Special guest DJ KrystalEyes will provide entertainment from Vintage J’s Music and Apparel. Lastly, attendees will have the opportunity to learn how to stay safe during hurricane season through the Pierce is Prepared initiative, courtesy of the Pierce Family Connection and the local Chamber of Commerce.