Glen Avenue Closing This Sunday for Back to School Event

Wicomico County, MD - Wicomico County families have a free event to look forward to this weekend, and it comes with a heads up about road closures. The Wicomico Civic Center will host Fresh Start: A Wicomico County Back To School Event on Sunday, Aug. 23. The event is free and open to students in the community.

Fresh Start runs from 1 to 4 p.m. and is designed to help students head into the new school year prepared. Organizers will be handing out backpacks and school supplies to students in need. Free haircuts and other resources will also be available.

The event is meant to give families one less thing to worry about as the school year approaches. Supplies and services like these can add up quickly, and Fresh Start aims to take some of that pressure off. It is all part of an effort to help local students start the year on the right foot.

With a big turnout expected, safety is a top priority for organizers. The portion of Glen Avenue between St. Albans Drive and Civic Avenue will be closed on Sunday. That closure will run from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m., giving crews time to set up before the event and clear out safely once it ends.

Drivers in the area should plan for the closure and expect to use alternate routes during those hours on Sunday. The closure covers a fairly short stretch of road, but it is worth planning ahead if you typically travel through that area. Giving yourself a few extra minutes should help avoid any frustration.

Families who plan to attend Fresh Start can head straight to the Wicomico Civic Center any time between 1 and 4 p.m. There is no cost to attend, and no registration mentioned ahead of time. It is a simple, walk in event built around helping students in the community.

For more details on Fresh Start, including a full rundown of what will be offered, organizers point residents to the Wicomico Recreation and Parks website. That page includes the latest updates on the event as Sunday approaches. You can find it at wicomicorecandparks.org under the Special Events section.

With the school year right around the corner, events like this one are a helpful resource for local families. Free supplies, free haircuts, and a little extra support can make a real difference as students get ready to head back to class.