(WMC-TV) - While parents are preparing to buy school uniforms and supplies, a local barber and beauty salon are helping parents cut out the expense for their children’s hair.

Jabo's Barber and Beauty Salon is hosting a “Kuts for Kids” event this weekend. All school age boys will receive a free hair cut while girls 12 and under will receive free, basic hairstyles.

The salon is located at 1335 N. Germantown Pkwy. and the event will be Sunday, August 5 from 9 a.m. through 3 p.m.

There will also be free hot dogs, hamburgers and cold beverages.

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(WMC-TV) - If you have kids looking for something to do this summer, one local church will be hosting an event that will keep the children busy for five days. First Assembly of God is preparing for this year’s vacation bible school.

Jason Sensat, Children’s Pastor at First Assembly said, “The world throws at our kids so many false way of achieving what they think they are looking for, but Sonrise National Park VBS is all about the truth."

Children will have the opportunity to participate in crafts, games, praise and worship, and will involve a presentation of the truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ. There will also be snacks.

On Saturday, June 16, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., thousands of families will visit the Memphis Cook Convention Center for Memphis City Schools’ 4th Annual Pre-K Express event.  Pre-K Express is a one-stop-shop for enrolling children in prekindergarten classes for the 2012-2013 school year.  The MSC Pre-K program provides 4,100 spaces at 205 locations – classes are held at elementary schools in the district, Shelby County Head Start Centers, and at community partner sites.  The initiative helps 4-year-old children to become adequately prepared for kindergarten.  Studies prove that Pre-K education helps students to make strides in grade school and beyond, which gave rise to the program’s motto: “Pre-K is the answer!”

The family-friendly event signals the end of Pre-K enrollment for 2012-2013 and helps parents to see what goes into Pre-K learning.  Pre-K Express features model classrooms, learning games, children’s books, free backpacks and school supplies, applications, onsite screenings, vendors and entertainment.  Families are encouraged to arrive early at the convention center – last year, 15,000 parents and children were in attendance; many were in line before the 8 a.m. start time.