In its continued community service following the May 16 tornado, the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis will host back-to-school events on Aug. 9 and Aug. 16, one to distribute school supplies and the other to offer health services, such as physical exams and immunizations.

The Saturday, Aug. 9 event will be from noon to 3 p.m., and families can receive bookbags, school supplies, food and groceries, health and safety items and tornado disaster relief resources. On Aug. 16, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the organization will offer school students free health services, including physical exams and immunizations, health screenings, dental services and vision and hearing exams.

Both events will be held at the Urban League headquarters, 1408 N. Kingshighway .

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