Kiddin’ Around hosts a back to school event in downtown Centralia on Friday, Aug. 25. School supplies were provided along with free haircuts and activities throughout the downtown area. Kiddin’ Around is an organization “dedicated to bringing free, fun events to children and families,” according to its Facebook page. Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/kiddinaround360
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Finn Rakoz, 5, of Centralia, smiles while posing for a photo behind a tiger cutout during a back to school event hosted by Kiddin’ Around in downtown Centralia on Friday, Aug. 25.
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Centralia cheerleaders smile and chant during a back to school event hosted by Kiddin’ Around in downtown Centralia on Friday, Aug. 25.
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Taylor-Ann Pugh, 9, of Chehalis, smiles and holds up her floating creation during a back to school event hosted by Kiddin’ Around in downtown Centralia on Friday, Aug. 25.
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The Dupper family, from Chehalis, and Pugh family, from Centralia, smile and pose for a photo during a back to school event hosted by Kiddin’ Around in downtown Centralia on Friday, Aug. 25.
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Superintendent Lisa Grant smiles while helping kids with crafts during a back to school event hosted by Kiddin’ Around in downtown Centralia on Friday, Aug. 25.
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Leela, 8, and Shelby Foote, 5, hold up their Kona Ice during a back to school event hosted by Kiddin’ Around in downtown Centralia on Friday, Aug. 25.
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Stickers are handed out with a smile by Centralia police officers during a back to school event hosted by Kiddin’ Around in downtown Centralia on Friday, Aug. 25.
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Addi Olson, 13, smiles for a photo with a labradoodle named Coco during a back to school event hosted by Kiddin’ Around in downtown Centralia on Friday, Aug. 25.
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Members of the Poseidon Aquatic Club smile for a photo during a back to school event hosted by Kiddin’ Around in downtown Centralia on Friday, Aug. 25.
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Nathan Rodriguez, owner of Nate’s 98, cuts hair for free as part of a back to school event organized by Kiddin’ Around in downtown Centralia on Friday, Aug. 25.
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School supplies sit on display at Nate’s 98 during a back to school event organized by Kiddin’ Around in downtown Centralia on Friday, Aug. 25.
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Nathan Rodriguez, owner of Nate’s 98, cuts hair for free as part of a back to school event organized by Kiddin’ Around in downtown Centralia on Friday, Aug. 25.
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Hunter, 11, and Ryker Bensen, 7, smile for a photo at Nate’s 98 during a back to school event organized by Kiddin’ Around in downtown Centralia on Friday, Aug. 25.
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