July 18, 2017

Back to School Fair

The 2nd annual Back to School Fair was held on Tuesday, July 18, 2017, at Tiger Field House in Cape Girardeau.

Incoming seventh grade student Marshon Edwards opens wide for dental hygienist Jenna Golden at the Community Caring Council booth on Tuesday, July 18, 2017, during the Back to School Fair at Tiger Field House in Cape Girardeau.

Five-month-old Makayla Patterson sleeps in her mother, Shukria Patterson's arms on Tuesday, July 18, 2017, during the Back to School Fair at Tiger Field House in Cape Girardeau.

Ibrahim Ahmad helps sign students up for free backpacks at the Islamic Center of Cape Girardeau booth on Tuesday, July 18, 2017, during the Back to School Fair at Tiger Field House in Cape Girardeau.

Incoming pre-kindergarten student A'riyah Tillman smiles for dental hygienist Beverly Dillow at the Community Caring Council booth on Tuesday, July 18, 2017, during the Back to School Fair at Tiger Field House in Cape Girardeau.

Families walk around the Tiger Field House on Tuesday, July 18, 2017, during the Back to School Fair in Cape Girardeau.

Gina Matysik and her son Corbin pose for a photo on Tuesday, July 18, 2017, during the Back to School Fair at Tiger Field House in Cape Girardeau.

Jessica Hall, left, Anita Kellum, center, and Isaiah Sterling pose for a photo on Tuesday, July 18, 2017, during the Back to School Fair at Tiger Field House in Cape Girardeau.

Lt. Rodney Barker, left, and Lt. Brad Smith with the Cape Girardeau Police Department pose for a photo on Tuesday, July 18, 2017, during the Back to School Fair at Tiger Field House in Cape Girardeau.

Robert Harris, left, and Mike Bowers pose for a photo on Tuesday, July 18, 2017, during the Back to School Fair at Tiger Field House in Cape Girardeau.

Martha Friese applies a fluoride varnish to Irving Fabian's teeth as his brother Christopher waits in line behind him at the Community Caring Council booth on Tuesday, July 18, 2017, during the Back to School Fair at Tiger Field House in Cape Girardeau. Families from across the area with students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grades were invited to the free fair. The fair offered free dental screenings, immunizations, haircuts and health insurance counseling, as well as games, food and school supplies.

Incoming fifth grader Killian Themm sits for a haircut on Tuesday, July 18, 2017, during the Back to School Fair at Tiger Field House in Cape Girardeau.

Incoming second grade student Acasia Mosley watches to see where her spin stops on the prize wheel at the SoutheastHEALTH booth on Tuesday, July 18, 2017, during the Back to School Fair at Tiger Field House in Cape Girardeau.

Incoming second grade student Acasia Mosley does 10 jumping-jacks for a prize at the SoutheastHEALTH booth on Tuesday, July 18, 2017, during the Back to School Fair at Tiger Field House in Cape Girardeau.

Incoming fourth grade student, Jerry Green, opens wide for dental hygienist Jenna Golden at the Community Caring Council booth on Tuesday, July 18, 2017, during the Back to School Fair at Tiger Field House in Cape Girardeau.

Jessica Slayden with Sports Clips combs out Janessa Southall's hair during her haircut on Tuesday, July 18, 2017, during the Back to School Fair at Tiger Field House in Cape Girardeau.

Khyson McKee sits for a haircut at the Sports Clips booth on Tuesday, July 18, 2017, during the Back to School Fair at Tiger Field House in Cape Girardeau.

Clockwise from top left, Neleh Ayers, Keiva Trankle, Ameisha Trankle, and Jaxon Bowlin watch the prize wheel at the SoutheastHEALTH booth on Tuesday, July 18, 2017, during the Back to School Fair at Tiger Field House in Cape Girardeau.

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The 2nd annual Back to School Fair was held on Tuesday, July 18, 2017, at Tiger Field House in Cape Girardeau.

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