Luau event fills backpacks for needy students

Valor Wolfe, 14 months, arrives with leis at the Luau for Backpacks fundraiser at St. John's Episcopal Church in Fallbrook, Aug. 6. Shane Gibson photos

Ken Sousa blends into the luau atmosphere while attending the Luau for Backpacks fundraiser at St. John's Episcopal Church.

Children play a game of musical beach towels at the Luau for Backpacks fundraiser. The fundraiser helps provide over 300 backpacks filled with school supplies for students going back to school in August. The Fallbrook Food Pantry distributes the backpacks.

Guests attending the Luau for Backpacks fundraiser wait in line for their luau themed dinner, Aug. 6.

Sheryl Pack receives her plate of food at St. John's Episcopal Church during the Luau for Backpacks fundraising event.

The "Village Ukes" perform Hawaiian themed songs during the Luau for Backpacks fundraiser at St. John's Episcopal Church, Aug. 6.

Mike Fenton leads the "Village Ukes" in ukulele music at the Luau for Backpacks fundraiser, Aug. 6.

The "Village Ukes" perform Hawaiian themed songs during the Luau for Backpacks fundraiser at St. John's Episcopal Church, Aug. 6.