MA Children's Relief volunteers and Wareham Public School staff are completing another successful Backpack to School, to help the town's most needy kindergarten- through high-school students get ready for school.

Turning Point Day Resource Center supplied MA Children's Relief with the list of children, and personal shoppers are filling backpacks with clothes, gym sneakers and school supplies. Volunteers are also donating additional school supplies to Turning Point to help fill needs throughout the school year. Filled backpacks will be dropped off to Turning Point and distributed to families before school starts.

The Tastes and Sounds of China annual fundraiser will be held on September 25 at Salerno's. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. and includes a 15+ dish buffet that is directly served by chefs. A program book contains all the evening's recipes, as well as cultural and culinary information.

The event also includes live entertainment, raffles, door prizes, themed guest goodie bags, and a silent auction. Proceeds support Turning Point and help fund MA Children's Relief's Kid Komfort Kits that provide winter outerwear and clothing, as well as personal preference gifts, for kids in need.

Due to the support of community businesses, Tastes and Sounds of China tickets will remain at last year's reduced prices; $35 prior to the event, and $40 at the door from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at Plymouth County Teachers Federal Credit Union, Music of the Bay, or by contacting Sally Morrison at 508-295-7410 or sammorrison@comcast.net.