THANK YOU TO ALL WHO BROUGHT GIFTS!
OUR
1ST ANNUAL GIVING TREE
WAS A HUGE SUCCESS!
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO
DOUG AND JODY CLEMESHA
FOR YOUR GENEROUS DONATIONS TO HEARTBEAT AND TO YWCA!!
YWCA's SafeChoice Shelter
We deliverd a carload of gifts to the YWCA on Thursday. The gifts included a coffee pot, crock pot, skateboard, blanket, towels, toys, balls, dolls, art supplies, science kits, jewelry, watch, gift cards, a ton of board games and more! It was very appreciated! We filled up their giving tree for that day and then some!
About the YWCA "Holiday Shop"
On a special day each year, [the] program participants can forget about the trauma of domestic violence, sexual assault and homelessness. They can celebrate the holidays. This happens when they come to the YWCA for "holiday shopping."
[The] program participants are homeless, fleeing violence or recovering from trauma. Without your help, they cannot come to our special "holiday store" and choose gifts for their children.
[The] staff and volunteers?who range in age from 8 to 88?will sort through the donated gifts and set up a genuine shopping experience complete with wrapping paper, bows, music and even freshly baked cookies. During this favorite December tradition at the YWCA, the holiday cheer is tangible, and tears of joy are not uncommon.
Heartbeat Serving Wounded Warriors
Adopt-a-Family/Christmas Wish
$5 or $10 is all it took to show our wounded soldiers we appreciate their sacrifice
Benefitting Soldiers injured in the wars and their families
We collected OVER $250 for SPC S.J. and his family. It was overnighted to the family and was delivered Friday afternoon. He, his wife and 3 daughters want to say thank you for our support. SPC S.J. just returned home from the hospital. He is recovering from his 2nd back surgery.
John, Tracy and Paul want to send out a HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who contributed to our Giving Tree. We came together, even in this tough economy, and helped numerous struggling families have a little happiness this season!!
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Community Events
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
Presents
"Catch the Newest Stars"
16th Annual Young Artists Competition
Saturday, March 7, 2010
FREE and Open to the Public
The Royal Durst Theater
Vancouver School of Arts and Academics
3101 Main Street
Vancouver, WA 98660
Contact: 360.735.7278
www.vancouversymphony.org
VSD Foundation
Presents
Operation Fairy Godmother
Donate gently used formal wear, shoes and accesories or $10 to purchase new gowns.
All sized needed.
By donating you help a local Cinderella go to her ball.
Please donate by March 15, 2010 at the following locations:
Nordstrom/BP Department
Westfield Vancouver Mall
VDS Foundation Office
4100 Plomodon St.
Hostess House/Bridal Arts
10017 nE 6th Ave.
Spanky's
13503 SE Mill Plain Blvd
Lily Atelier
237 NE Fourth Ave., Camas
Contact: 360.313.4703
http://www.vsdfoundation.org/
American Lung Association
Presents
Reach the Beach
20th Anniversary
Reg forms available at
Anytime Fitness Esther Short Park,
downtown Vancouver
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Start time in 4 locations
Portland 7:00a
Newberg 8:00a
Amity 9:00a
Grand Ronde 10:00a
Early Reg by April 12 $35
Prizes for fundraising efforts
Contact: 503.459.4508
www.ReachTheBeach.org
email: RtB@LungOregon.org
Drive less. Save more.
Presents
The Bicycle Show
April 10 & 11, 2010
Oregon Convention Center
A Pedal Nation Event
Dual Stunt Race
Bike Contest
Demo Ride Area
Gold Sprint Contest
BMX Jam Session
Urban Bicycle Fashion Show
Nutty Rider Zone
Youth Activities
Seminars & Workshops
http://www.pedalnationevents.com/
Clinton Street Theater
Presents
Filmed By Bike
A Festival of Bike-Themed Movies
April 16-18, 2010
FilmedByBike.org
