Help Big Brothers Big Sisters by Shopping

MikeKilkennyThe jcpenney store in The Dalles will ask customers to round up purchases to the nearest dollar and donate the difference to their local Big Brothers Big Sisters during June. According to Program Manager Kristin Reese, “Rounding up to the next dollar only adds a few cents to a purchase, but it adds up to a big impact in the life of a child.”

Wasco County Mentor of the Year, Mike Kilkenny, stated, “I think the Big Brothers Big Sisters program is great. These kids really have the deck stacked up against them. Having a Big Brother makes a difference.”

Klahre House Basketball Tournament Fundraiser

DSCN7952Klahre House students have organized their first ever Basketball Tournament Fundraiser.
When? Tuesday, June 4th from 5-7pm
Where? Hood River Middle School gym.
What? Students and staff and guest players (possibly some police officers!) will face off for the championship.
How much? There is no charge to attend. The students will raise money through a silent auction and concession stand. Join us!

Photo Contest Deadline Extended

sororsisThat’s right, you have until the end of next week: May 24. All you great photographers out there, send us a photo of an adult and a child 0-8 enjoying a healthy activity together, and you could win a $50 G. Willikers gift certificate! More info….   Or just download the entry form.

Soroptimist helps babies in need

Cute baby girlFor many expectant mothers in our community, the excitement of having a baby is accompanied by serious life stresses. Soroptimist International of Hood River invites the whole community to make a difference for these new families by donating new baby care items into specially marked “Community Baby Shower” barrels. Community Baby Shower barrels are located in Hood River at The Next Door, 965 Tucker Road, Providence Hospital main lobby and at Riverside Church, 3rd and State Streets.

In The Dalles, find barrels at Families First office, 318 W. 2nd St., Mid-Columbia Medical Center main lobby, and at Columbia River Women’s Clinic, 1810 E 19th, Suite 209.

“These babies deserve to have their basic needs met. I know we can count on the many loving and generous people of our communities to help ease the burden on new parents by providing basic items for a great start,” says Stephanie Hartman, Soroptimist Community Baby Shower committee chair.

Table of Friends in The Dalles May 3

Table of Friends 2013Watch out, it’s a jungle out there…
Get ready to go bananas at Family First’s benefit dinner and dessert auction.
Luscious food, tasty tunes, and a hilariously exciting and thrilling dessert auction.
Watch friends go wild and bid together and against each other to win incredible desserts– all to help our community’s most vulnerable children! Tickets are $35. Reserve yours now: call Families First, 541-296-8118.

Friday, May 3, 2013 | 5:30 – 10:00 pm | The Mint, The Dalles
Details on table hosting and sponsorship at 541-490-6844.

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