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November 2019
Soldier Care Package Drive- Emporia
Once again Emporia Main Street are partnering with community members to create soldier care packages for the Holidays. Currently, we have regional troops located overseas. They will be collecting supplies and monetary donations through Dec 2nd. All items can be dropped off at Emporia Main Street (727 Commercial) and Twin Rivers (627 Commercial). All monetary donations will be spent on items purchased from local businesses or shipping. Last year, shipping was just over $900! Packages will be sent before Christmas.…
Find out more »SOS Holiday Adoptions
The stress of the holiday season can often bring additional challenges for families and individuals who have been affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse or neglect. SOS hopes to help make the holidays brighter for these families by partnering with community members willing to "adopt" a family by providing basic needs and gifts. SOS traditionally has between 50-100 family members/individuals for adoption within the six counties they serve: including Chase, Coffey, Lyon, Greenwood, Morris, and Osage. If your…
Find out more »Free Thanksgiving Dinner – Burlington
Vintage Sisters, 114 N. 3rd in Burlington is holding a FREE Thanksgiving Dinner for all those that don't have a place to go on Thanksgiving Day. Join them from Noon-2pm.
Find out more »Garnett Senior Center
Garnett Senior Center is hosting a community Thanksgiving Dinner on Thurs. Nov 28th starting at noon at 128 W. 5th Ave. Dinner includes meat, potatoes and dressing provided. Please bring a side dish. Everyone is welcome. For more info please call 785-448-6996.
Find out more »2nd Annual Bike Around The Humboldt Square
Humboldt Pride will hold their 2nd Annual Bike Around The Humboldt Square, Fri. Nov 29th from 5p-7p. Bring your bike and they will have some Glow-In-The-Dark Swag. Kids will be able to visit Santa. Downtown business will be open late for holiday shopping. That evening they light up the square.
Find out more »Lebo Library Holiday Pet Photos
The Lebo Library will have a holiday photo op for your pet on Sat. Nov 30th from 10a-noon . Sign up sheet located at the library. Appointments 10 mins apart and walk ins if time allows. Donations will be accepted. You will receive a digital copy of your pet to the email you provide. This year our photographer will be Annette Knight.
Find out more »December 2019
Toy Drive w/ The Grinch – Emporia
The Emporia Police Department has partnered up with The Emporia Granada Theatre, Saint Francis Community Services, and TFI Family Services for their Annual Toy Drive and Raffle! All donations and proceeds from this event go to support local foster care children. Drop off your donation and "The Grinch" will begin at 2:00pm. Join them ahead of time to write a letter to Santa, color a picture for our coloring contest, and to visit with Santa before the movie! They also…
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