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Photos by Arnold Finkelstein.
Back 2 School in the Hills returned for a third year on Friday, Aug. 12. Photo by Arnold Finkelstein.
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Photos by Arnold Finkelstein.
Back 2 School in the Hills returned for a third year on Friday, Aug. 12. Photo by Arnold Finkelstein.
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Vestavia Hills City Schools Foundation Executive Director Elaine Yancy and members LeArden Pike, Bert Crenshaw and Kellie McIntyre at Back 2 School in the Hills on Aug. 12. Photo by Arnold Finkelstein.
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Photos by Arnold Finkelstein.
Back 2 School in the Hills returned for a third year on Friday, Aug. 12. Photo by Arnold Finkelstein.
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Photos by Arnold Finkelstein.
Erin Graffeo, 12, at Back 2 School in the Hills on Friday, Aug. 12. Photo by Arnold Finkelstein.
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Event organizers from the Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce at Back 2 School in the Hills on Friday, Aug. 12. Pictured (L-R): Lisa Christopher, Katie Woodruff, Katie Geurin and Karen Odle. Photo by Arnold Finkelstein.
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"Dr. Looney" creates balloon hats and other toys for kids at Back 2 School in the Hills on Friday, Aug. 12. Photo by Arnold Finkelstein.
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Kids play on the "log slammer" at Back 2 School in the Hills on Aug. 12. Photo by Arnold Finkelstein.
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Photos by Arnold Finkelstein.
Back 2 School in the Hills returned for a third year on Friday, Aug. 12. Photo by Arnold Finkelstein.
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Photos by Arnold Finkelstein.
Back 2 School in the Hills returned for a third year on Friday, Aug. 12. Photo by Arnold Finkelstein.
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Photos by Arnold Finkelstein.
Back 2 School in the Hills returned for a third year on Friday, Aug. 12. Photo by Arnold Finkelstein.
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Photos by Arnold Finkelstein.
Back 2 School in the Hills returned for a third year on Friday, Aug. 12. Photo by Arnold Finkelstein.
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Photos by Arnold Finkelstein.
Back 2 School in the Hills returned for a third year on Friday, Aug. 12. Photo by Arnold Finkelstein.
Hundreds of Vestavia Hills residents celebrated the new school year at Back 2 School in the Hills. This was the event's third year, and attendees had the chance to enjoy bounce houses, games, balloon animals and to chat with local vendors. Candidates were also able to rent out booth spaces and chat with the community.
Back 2 School in the Hills started three years ago when Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce members Birmingham Parent, Deborah’s Party Rentals, JAMM Entertainment and Oliver Square approached the chamber about hosting a back-to-school event. The chamber agreed and worked to make sure the event had activities for everyone.