2010 – December
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Now – Volunteers needed for AARP TAXAIDE tax preparer program. Volunteers provide free income tax preparation services to older (60+) low and moderate income residents using IRS-provided tax software. Dates of service: late January-April 15, 2011. Training is required. Interested? For more information click here: TAXAIDE information, or contact Jonathan Lindsey, by phone at 254-776-7752 or 254-717-6145or by email at Jal637@sbcglobal.net.
Now through Christmas – Friends for Life is collecting for our annual Gifts for Grannies and Grandpas Too event. Each year we reach over 2000 seniors and adults with disabilities that have no one else that will remember them during the holiday season. We would love for groups or churches to partner with us this season. Our wish list is on our website: http://friendsforlife.org/events/gifts-for-grannies-grandpas-too . During the month of December, we need lots of volunteers to come by and pick up gifts and deliver them to these folks. This is a great family activity for all ages. Bring joy to someone this Christmas by giving or delivering a gift to those who are usually forgotten this season. Call 772-7600 for more information.
Now through January 18, 2011 – Help plan for the 2011 MLK Day of Service with the Urban Gardening Coalition. We will be organizing garden events, reflection time and community meals for January 18, 2011. To find out more about how you can help, contact Bethel Erickson – HOT Urban Gardening Coalition at vista@worldhungerrelief.org or cell: 773-494-3613. Or visit the website: http://hotugc.org .
December 3 – NeighborWorks Waco’s Annual Christmas Luncheon – - 922 Franklin Ave. in downtown Waco. Come-and-go luncheon 11:30a-1:30p, featuring delicious fare with our friends and partners. Click here for a flyer: NeighborWorks Luncheon. For more information please visit the NeighborWorks website at www.nw-waco.org .
December 3 – Foxfire Friday – Soapmaking with Jessica Bullock. 5pm. At Hope Fellowship – 1721 Sanger Ave. Participants will learn hands-on how to make soap their own homes. Please RSVP your attendance to Bethel Erickson (vista@worldhungerrelief.org). For more information please visit: http://hotugc.org/projects/foxfire-fridays.
December 4 – Domino’s Pizza food drive for Caritas – All Waco area Domino’s. Pizza! Get your pizza! Domino’s is hosting a special food drive for Caritas!!! If you donate 3 canned goods or food items to any Waco area Domino’s you will receive a large one-topping pizza for just $3.99! (no limit & carryout only) For more information contact September-Joy Pinckney (september.caritas@gmail.com) 254.753.4593.
December 4 – Urban Gardening Coalition Crop Mob at Calvary Baptist Community Garden – 19th & Homan St. Starting at 9:00am. Call Ray Small if you want to help! Cell (847) 687-0148.
December 7 – Child Protective Services Disproportionality Community Meeting – Time: 5:30-7:30 pm. Place: Wesley United Methodist Church located at 125 Turner Street, Waco. These zip codes are showing the highest disproportionality rates for fiscal year 2009: 76706, 76708, 76705. This means that these zip code areas showed the highest rate of removals for African American and Hispanic children compared to the child population. To learn more about disproportionality, please visit www.Senate6austin.com. For more information about this committee please contact Damaris Nicholson, Region 07 Disproportionality Specialist, by phone at 512-834-3424 or 512-705-0466, or by email at Damaris.Nicholson@dfps.state.tx.us .
December 8 and 9 – Christmas Store at Compassion Ministries for our residents and their children. We will accept donations of new toys for children and adult gifts December 1 through December 7. Donations may be brought to 1421 Austin or call 755-7640 x106 to arrange for them to be picked up.
December 9 - McLennan County Hunger Coalition (MCHC) meeting – 11:45-1:00, Caritas of Waco Conference Room, 300 S. 15th. A coalition of representatives of food pantries, feeding programs, governmental agencies, faith-based organizations, businesses, and interested individuals committed to solving the problems of food insecurity and hunger in the local area, the MCHC meets monthly, usually on the second Thursday of each month. Anyone who has an interest is welcome. For more information contact Esther Morales at 753-3545 or foodoutreach@grandecom.net.
December 9 – Feast of Sharing - H.E.B will host the annual Feast of sharing from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Extraco Events Center (HOT Fair complex), in the General Exhibits building. The event is free to the public and will include a variety of children’s activities, entertainment and a turkey dinner. For more information, call 750-5980.
December 16 – Urban Gardening Coalition Monthly Meeting. Time: 6pm. Place: TBA. For more info about the Urban Gardening Coalition, contact Bethel Erickson at vista@worldhungerrelief.org or cell: 773-494-3613. Or visit the website: http://hotugc.org.
December 16 – The Salvation Army Dedication Of The Red Shield Men’s Lodge And The Salvation Army Community Kitchen. Time: 4:00 PM. Place: Third & Webster, Waco. Please join us. We look forward with great anticipation and joy to your presence with us as we dedicate these facilities For the Glory and Work of our Lord Jesus Christ. For a flyer with more information click here: TSA dedication invitation.
December 17 – Heart of Texas Homeless Coalition Meeting. Time: Lunch at 11:45 AM, meeting starts at Noon. Place: Family Abuse Center. Cost: No cost to attend. Join us to stay involved with what is going on in Central Texas to serve the homeless. Lunch will be provided. To RSVP for lunch, please call Kevin Allen at 254-750-5967 or send an email to kallen@ci.waco.tx.us.
December 16 – Urban Gardening Coalition Monthly Meeting. Time: 6pm. Place: TBA. For more info about the Urban Gardening Coalition, contact Bethel Erickson at vista@worldhungerrelief.org or cell: 773-494-3613. Or visit the website: http://hotugc.org .
December 18 – Potter’s Cast Reader’s Theater from Tyler, TX performs “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever”. 7:00 – 8:00 pm. Jubilee Theater 1319 N. 15th street. Tickets: $5. This is a play everyone will like. You can also buy tickets ($5) for lower-income families to see what may be their first live theater performance. For more information please visit the Jubilee Theater website: www.jubileetheater-waco.org or call 254.753.4900.
December 18 – Share Hope: Free shampoo, haircut and hot meal for the homeless. 1pm-4pm at the House of Style located at 2401 Columbus Ave. The House of Style is opening their doors to the homeless for a free shampoo and haircut along with a free hot meal. We are also accepting donations of coats, hats, and gloves to hand out to the homeless on Dec. 18th. Anyone who donates any of these items will recieve a coupon for $5 off your next salon service of your choice. This event is sponsored by Encounter Waco Church. Donations will be accepted until the day of event. Please feel free to contact Erika Pack (owner of the House of Style) at 254-235-3900 or Kari McHam 972-921-6458. Please visit our website at: www.encounterthis.com/waco .