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School is almost about to start again in Greeley, and with that comes making sure your student looks great for the first day.

From clothes, supplies and haircuts, back-to-school shopping is expensive.

Xclusive Barbershop, 1819 9th St., Greeley, is helping out local pre-kindergarten to senior students with free premium haircuts 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4.

The event is sponsored by Barbers Ark, co-founded by Greeley native, Tommy Frias. Barbers Ark offers “a variety of programs and services to support the needs of individuals through mentoring, resource finding, public engagement and grooming services.”

“We’re just trying to help out and be of service,” Frias said of the upcoming event.

Frias said he’s still looking for vendors willing to help with school supplies, food, games and…

East Gardendale Baptist Church will host “Never Too Late,” a women’s conference, Aug. 17, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. The event features speaker Carol Stewart, and a light lunch will be served. Reserve a spot by Aug. 7 by contacting the church at 205-608-0889. Mark Barber is pastor.

A table for two is waiting for you! Come enjoy an intimate evening of pizza-making and wine pairings at the Queen Creek Olive Mill on the second Wednesday of each month.

That means Pizza Date Night will be at 6:30 p.m. this Wednesday, Aug. 9 at the Queen Creek Olive Mill. Reservations are required and tickets are $85 and can be purchased HERE.

“Our chef will guide you through a delectable, three-course culinary experience. Learn techniques for stretching and tossing pizza dough for the perfect crust while enjoying wine pairings with each course,” said John Rea, marketing director at the Queen Creek Olive Mill.

Menu offerings include a seasonal salad,…

KANKAKEE — St. Rose of Lima Chapel has been developing an outdoor prayer garden on the west side of the church thanks to the individuals behind St. Rose Chapel Association.

The association meets monthly in order to make decisions — including indoor and outdoor beautification — for the church. Following the 6 p.m. Mass on Friday, Aug. 27, the association will be hosting a dedication ceremony for the prayer garden.

In addition to landscaping from Tholens’ Landscape & Garden Center — and work from architect Jeff Jarvis — the garden includes a cross-shaped brick walkway that is designed with personalized brick pavers.

The association has sold 199 pavers to individuals, families and organizations in 12 different states, and will continue to sell…