KEEPING THE NEWS LOCAL & THE COMMUNITY CONNECTED.
AUGUST 2025
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COMMUNITY UPDATES
VOLUME 6 EDITION 8
Community Comes Together for a Celebration of Students, Families, and the New School Year As the summer winds down and families across Wesley Chapel prepare for the new school year, Downtown Avalon Park Wesley Chapel is gearing up to celebrate with a community-wide Back to School Bash on Saturday, August 2nd from 10 AM – 2 PM. This exciting event, hosted in partnership with Collide Community Church, will bring together local families, vendors, and businesses for a day of fun, giving, and connection. In true Avalon Park fashion, the Back to School Bash will join forces with the regularly scheduled Farmers Market, creating an enhanced experience for attendees. Whether you are coming for the fresh produce, handcrafted goods, or family-friendly activities, there will be something for everyone to enjoy.
partners step up to make sure kids in Wesley Chapel head back to school with confidence and support,” said Stephanie Lerret, SVP Marketing & Community Relations. “This is what Avalon Park is all about—creating a sense of place where families and businesses grow together.” While you are at the Bash, take time to visit the growing list of local businesses in Downtown Avalon Park Wesley Chapel. Be sure to check out the newly opened nail salon, Avalon Nail Art, for your back-to-school pampering, grab a treat from one of our eateries, and explore the shops that make this community so vibrant.
The event will feature: • School Supply Giveaway for 250 local students • Game Changers Game Truck – an interactive, airconditioned video game experience for kids • Local Vendors featuring handmade goods, services, and back-to-school essentials • Food Trucks offering delicious bites for the whole family • Kid Zones & Activity Areas to keep little ones engaged and entertained • Wellness & Family Resources available from local organizations Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors and partners, this event is entirely free and open to the public. Special thanks to AdventHealth for their donation to support student supplies and to Bay Area Renaissance Festival for sponsoring the distribution of backpacks to students in need. Collide Community Church has played an integral role in coordinating the event and ensuring its This event is a perfect reminder of what makes Avalon Park Wesley Chapel so special—neighbors success. coming together, kids being celebrated, and local “We are passionate about loving our neighbors businesses playing a vital role in community life. well, and this event is a beautiful example of how church and community can come together to make Mark your calendar for August 2nd, bring your a tangible difference,” said Smaya Pearson, Collide family and your school spirit, and meet us in the Community Church. “Every backpack, every smile, heart of Downtown Avalon Park Wesley Chapel. every connection is an opportunity to reflect God’s For event details and vendor info, visit love in action.” AvalonParkWesleyChapel.com. “We are incredibly proud to see so many community