Your Family Jewelers is remaining open and there are multiple back to school events being held in Plant City.
Resuscitation of Your Family Jewelers
When Joe Grimes announced in April he was retiring from Your Family Jewelers, Plant City customers began to plead with him not to leave. Grimes said many people came into the shop asking that he remain at the store following his announcement he would soon close up shop. Soon, an unexpected answer appeared.
Dr. Michael Hamilton purchased the business and asked Grimes to stay on a few days a week to operate the repair and custom design side of the business. Grimes agreed and, though he will not be there full time, he still plans to provide his services to customers in Plant City. Hamilton officially took over the business at the beginning of August.
Back-to-school rush
Plant City is offering multiple events for families to receive free school supplies prior to classes starting. Here are a few of the events in the upcoming week.
Aug. 5:
Hillsborough County Public Schools Transportation 2017 Back-to-School Fair is being held at 9455 Harney Rd, Thonotosassa from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be free health and dental screening, educational resources and more. Bus stop information is available for parents that haven’t received it yet. There will also be a backpack and school supplies giveaway, as well as free snow cones and popcorn.
MILO: Meet and Greet Super WHY! at Bruton Memorial Library is offering free school supplies and books for children while supplies last. The event begins at 10 a.m. and will run until 1 p.m.
The Plant City Noon Rotary is hosting a Community Appreciation Fun Day at the Randy Larson Softball Complex from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The first 500 children in attendance will receive a free back to school bag. There will also be free food and drinks, giveaways, bounce houses and more.
Aug. 6:
First Baptist Church of Midway is offering its third annual Back-to-School Bash from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Children will be separated into Elementary School and Middle/High School. One bag will be given per child. The event is free and hotdogs and water will be served. Tickets will be handed out the morning of the event. If you have any questions contact the church office 813-752-7209.
