HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING IN OUR AREA…
If you want a fun activity to do with friends, family or just on your own, the Blair Public Library and Technology Center is having a ginger bread house contest – and kits are available at the circulation desk at no cost, though an adult must accompany kids to receive a kit. Age groups for the competition – 12 and under, over 12 and family. Winners will be announced December 5th at 4pm.
A Christmas wish list for the Jeanette Hunt Blair Animal Shelter lists several items needed by the facility to humanely care for the unwanted and stray animals found in the area – including kitten milk replacement, puzzle bowls for larger dogs, clumping cat litter, cleaning materials, laundry soap, exam gloves and more adoptions. You can see a complete list and how you can help, online at blairanimalshelter.org
The Bridge from Violence, dedicated to helping those dealing with domestic violence is having an online silent auction now through December 8th...The fundraiser “Festival of Hope” features items and experiences donated by supporters. The link for the auction can be found on the organization’s website, Thebridgefromviolence.com
Washington County Gives is coming up next week – Tuesday, November 3rd from Midnight to Midnight. Washington County Gives is an organized effort at fundraising for the many area non-profit organizations that help residents in the county. Donations are tax deductible – more details can be found online at washcocommfoundation.org.
If you’ve always wanted to own your own home, but the gap between home prices and your wages seems too wide, that may not necessarily be the case – you can find out about home ownership in Blair’s West Valley at a free lunch and learn Thursday, December 5th from noon til 1 at the Sievers Conference Room at Blair’s Memorial Community Hospital. It is hosted by the hospital and Habitat for Humanity. While there is no cost, you do need to register by calling Coartney at 402-426-1464
Those are a few of the happenings in our area. If you would like your non-profit event on the Blair Radio Community Calendar, it’s free! Just email that information to events@blairradio.com
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