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Monday, July 26, 2010

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American Legion Post seeks meeting space

American Legion Post No. 20 currently is without a meeting space to gather once a month and is seeking a facility where they can meet. Meetings currently are held the fourth Tuesday of each month from 7 to 10 p.m.

Roughly 25 people attend the monthly meetings and the group is interested in purchasing and serving a meal during the meeting.

To help, contact Post Commander Ron Keenan at Ronald489@bellsouth.net or (706) 355-9959.

Bookbag giveaway planned Saturday

Saying Yes to Education 2010 will provide bookbags and school supplies for students beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday at the Hart County Community Center in Hartwell.

Its goal is to provide bookbags and school supplies for students in need.

Call (404) 630-2821 or (706) 376-5872 for more information.

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Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Monday, July 26, 2010
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  1. Intake volunteers
  2. Office volunteers
  3. Cereals
  4. Canned meats
  5. Personal items for senior

The Ark

  1. Baby diapers
  2. Grocery giftcards

Athens Area Emergency Food Bank

  1. Macaroni and cheese
  2. Dry pasta
  3. Pork and beans

Athens Area Homeless Shelter

  1. Copy paper
  2. Plus-size women\'s clothi
  3. Plus-size men\'s clothing
  4. Backpacks

Athens Urban Ministries

  1. GED volunteers
  2. GED instuctors
  3. Rain gear
  4. Umbrellas
  5. Sleeping bags
  6. Tents
  7. Backpacks

Dee's Haven

  1. Pet Supplies Plus gift ca
  2. Lowe\'s gift cards
  3. Weekend volunteers
  4. Organic fruits/vegetables
  5. Zupreen pellets
  6. Nuts (still in shells)
  7. Untreated lumber
  8. Queen/King bed sheets
  9. Storage shed
  10. Air purifiers (3)

Hope Haven

  1. Office supplies
  2. Men\'s clothing
  3. Gym memberships
  4. Tolietries
  5. Board games
  6. Chairs for tables
  7. Dining room tables (3)
  8. Arts and crafts supplies

Prevent Child Abuse Athens

  1. Gift cards
  2. Infant formula
  3. Baby bibs
  4. Diapers; newborn to 5

Project Safe

  1. OTC children\'s pain medi
  2. OTC infant pain medicine
  3. Poloroid 600 instant film
  4. African-American hair car
  5. Trashbags
  6. Bath towels and blankets
  7. Household cleaners
  8. Paper towels
  9. Toilet paper

Quality Care for Children

  1. Childcare items
  2. Books
  3. Toys
  4. Musical instruments
  5. Office suplies

The Stable Foundation

  1. Locking file cabinet
  2. Stapes and tape
  3. 3-Hole puncher
  4. Legal size envelopes
  5. Yellow legal pads
  6. Blank blinder dividers
  7. 3-Ring binders (1.5\", 3\
  8. Hanging file folders
  9. Manila folders (8.5x11)
  10. Copy/Printer paper

True Love Cainine Rescue

  1. Collars
  2. Leashes
  3. Heartworm preventative
  4. Flea treatments
  5. Dog/Puppy food
  6. \"Chicken Soup for the Do

Friends of Advantage

  1. New socks, backpacks
  2. Pots, pans, dishes, utens
  3. Sofas, Tables, Chairs, Pi
  4. Night Stand, Coffee Table
  5. Chest of Drawers & Dresse
  6. TVs, VCRs, DVD players
  7. Towels & Washclothes
  8. Mattresses/Boxsprings-Ful
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  10. Gently Used Prom/Formal D

Mercy Health

  1. Smoking cessation product
  2. Safety lancets
  3. Latex gloves
  4. 1\" white binders with co
  5. Alcohol swabs
  6. White cardstock
  7. Copy paper

Joyce Ervin's Open Hearts Center

  1. Walmart/Visa gift cards
  2. Canon Ink (40 & 41)
  3. Shoes (all sizes)
  4. Children\'s clothing
  5. Men\'s clothing
  6. Personal hygiene products
  7. Bottled water
  8. Boxed juice
  9. Dry foods
  10. Canned food
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