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Hijinx Hosting Back to School Event in Jonesboro

4 weeks ago in Arts & Entertainment, Back to School Guide, Community, Education, News

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Jonesboro, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – Hijinx will be hosting a back to school bash in early August, featuring games and school supply giveaways.

The event will include glow-in-the-dark bowling, prize wheel spins, and more. It is open to students in first through twelfth grades.

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With the purchase of a bowling game, participants can receive entry to win one of three backpacks filled with school supplies. Bowling a strike with the colored head pin will win bowlers a spin at the prize wheel. Parents will complete an entry slip and receive tickets for each eligible grade-level backpack drawing.

One backpack winner will be selected per age group: elementary, junior high, and high school. Backpack winners are limited to one per family.

The event is scheduled for Aug. 1 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Hijinx, located at 3102 Shelby Drive.

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