On August 21st the Valley East Lions Club (VELC) created a “Back to school program” for children in need, from kindergarten to college.
VELC purchased and handed out school supplies consisting of a backpack, lunch bags, crayons, pencils, etc., and included a listing of healthy snacks and suggested healthy lunches.
Part of the items available to students during the back to school program 
Kids getting hair cuts as part of the back to school program
Three hairdressers were on site for free haircuts, providing 18 students a fresh look for the start of school. All of this was held at the Valley East Lions den.
Overall 25 children/teens attended along with a parent. The families served were most appreciative and VELC is hoping on supplying 50 students next year.
Valley East Lions Club Chairperson for this event was Lion Sylvia Legrove-Emmell and co-chair was Lion Jeanne Lachance. An additional 8 Lions were on present for the day to assist.