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Toys for Tots
The local Toys for Tots Program is taking place in the Vincennes area, and the Knox County Marine Corps Reserve is sponsoring this program. You may contribute to this program by bringing in new, unwrapped toys and placing them in the box located just outside the door of the Administrative Wing of the Administration Building on the Vincennes university Campus. The deadline to donate toys is December 1st. For more information you can contact Nancy Irwin at 812-888-4208.
Find out more »Generations Build-A-Basket
Generations is sponsoring its 12th annual Build-A-Basket project to help provide for the basic needs of Generations’ clients. This project is open to schools, churches, businesses and individuals. Just purchase a laundry basket or tote and fill it with items such as dish soap, deodorant and toothpaste. Many individuals also decorate their baskets to make them more festive. A list of suggested basket items, as well as list of drop-off sites is available on the Generations’ website at generationsnetwork.org and…
Find out more »Alzheimer’s Association Chapter National Family Caregivers Month
November is National Family Caregivers Month. To mark this event, the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter is encouraging people to lend a helping hand to more than 342,000 Hoosier family members and friends serving as Alzheimer’s caregivers. The Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter offers suggestions for providing assistance even during the pandemic when in-person visits may not be safe. Educate yourself about Alzheimer’s by contacting Alzheimer’s Association’s, free 24/7 Helpline at 1-800.272.3900. To learn more about Alzheimer’s disease and ways…
Find out more »Vincennes YMCA Pickleball
The YMCA of Vincennes will be offering beginner level Pickleball Classes this fall during a five week period. Experienced pickleball player/instructor Larry Rusk and volunteers will be leading the classes. The goal will be to introduce those interested, women and men of all ages, to this fast-growing sport. Coach Rusk will help you safely learn and understand the fundamentals of the game, how to keep score, play games against other beginners plus get a low-impact FUN workout. Classes are FREE…
Find out more »Fibertech Food Drive
Fibertech Inc., a local plastic manufacturer, is sponsoring a mobile food distribution event Friday, December 4th, in Ferdinand, IN, from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm at MasterBrand Cabinets Ferdinand Hilltop Warehouse, 160 Industrial Park Road. During these uncertain times, Fibertech has partnered with the Tri-State Food Bank to help feed local and surrounding families. There are no requirements to receive food. Maximum of 2 families per car, all are welcome to come out to benefit from the FREE box of…
Find out more »Vincennes YMCA and Red Cross Blood Drive
The Vincennes YMCA and the Red Cross will be hosting their second bi-annual blood drive! This event will take place at the Vincennes YMCA, 2010 College Avenue from 11:00AM to 4:00PM on Christmas Eve, December 24th. Schedule your donation online at: redcrossblood.org/ Or you can call the YMCA at 812-895-9622
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