North Scottsdale United Methodist Church to hold back-to-school drive

North Scottsdale United Methodist Church is holding a back-to-school drive that features fun activities and games to kick off the school year soon.

The event begins at 10 a.m. on Aug. 16 at the church, 11735 N. Scottsdale Rd., according to a press release. The event will feature oversized versions of games such as KerPlunk, Giant Jenga, Connect Four, Tetris and more.

Also on tap will be the Blessing of the Backpacks, where parents and students can bring school supplies to be blessed before going to the classroom. The church will also collect new backpacks and school supplies through its annual Back-to-School Supply Drive which benefits Vista del Camino Community Center.

The entire event is free to attend for both parents and children.

For more information, visit https://www.nsumc.com/.