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| Here are some options for hungry people who also want to support United Way of Southwest Minnesota. |
- Order a full-rack of BBQ Ribs at the Hitching Post in Marshall as many times as you like during the month of November. $1 will be donated for every order.
- During the week of Nov 7 - 13, Papa John's of Marshall will GIVE you a FREE medium one-topping pizza for a $5 donation. (There are some limits and this is for dine-in and carry-out orders only.)
- Hardee's in Marshall will donate a portion of sales on Tuesday, Nov 8. On Nov 15, Hardee's in Granite Falls will donate funds, also.
- The Daily Grind will donate all proceeds from the sale of brewed coffee on Wed, Nov 9 at their downtown Marshall location and their Schwan's Kiosk. (This doesn't include purchases of latte, tea, etc. - so just drink lots of brewed coffee!)
- Applebee's in Marshall will hold a Dining to Donate event on Thursday, Dec 1 (4-9 pm). When you give a special coupon to your waitstaff 15% of the bill will be donated. Watch for more information about this event.
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Mark your calendar: Wine Tasting Benefit to be held Friday, November 18 (6 - 8 PM) at the Ramada Inn. | |
Join your friends, learn more about new types of wine and benefit the community. The event is hosted by Ramada Inn, Curtis Griffin, BELLBOY Corporation; Craig Louwagie, Phillips Wine and Spirits; and hors d'oeuvres provided by Reinhart Food Services. Tickets are $25 per person and are available in advance at Marshall Municipal Liquor Store, Valley Discount Liquor, Shays Restaurant, Ramada Inn, HyVee and the United Way office. |
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Unused Books Put to Great Use. | |
Did you know that Imagination Library books that can't be delivered through the mail are put to good use?
Several Speech and Occupational Therapists at the SW/WC Service Cooperative have developed curriculums that utilize themes based around these books.
In addition, Imagination Library books are included in the Little Red Bookshelf program that places books where children can easily have access to them. Several area ECFE programs and child care centers utilize these books in their programs as well.
Did you know? Over 2,400 children in this area (ages 0-5) are enrolled to receive a quality, age appropriate book in the mail each month thanks to donors to the annual United Way of Southwest Minnesota campaign which allows us to be the local sponsor of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library program. Every time an adult reads to a young child they are building critical school readiness skills! A $30 donation will sponsor one child for one year.
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Volunteer. | |
Volunteers are needed to wear our Llama Llama and Gruffalo costumes (favorite Imagination Library characters) at the Marshall/Lyon County Library OPEN HOUSE - Thursday, Nov 10 (3 - 7 pm). Several half-hour shifts are available. A cow costume is also an option for the daring volunteer.
Two additional volunteer readers are also needed during this event. Please call the United Way office if you can help in any way, 507-929-2273.
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| Event for Families | | The Connection (located in Canby) will hold a Family Fun Night on Saturday, November 19 (7-9 pm). There will be games, crafts and snacks for the whole family. |
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Don't Throw Away:
Old Cell Phones | |
WRAP (Women's Rural Advocacy Center) will accept old cell phones - any condition.
Old Christmas Lights
The Canby DAC will recycle them. There are several locations to leave your old lights or you can drop them off at the United Way of SW MN office, 109 S. Fifth Street, Suite 300, Marshall,
Gently Used Clothing
Wear It's At appreciates good clothing of all sizes. Proceeds of the retail store, 1217 E. College Dr. help provide opportunities for adults with disabilities living in this area. |
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You can help feed hungry families. | Your donation to United Way of Southwest Minnesota will help feed hungry families. Be part of a movement to not only provide food, but to help develop skills to build financial stability.
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Photos | Visit our event scrapbook section to see volunteers and programs making a difference for our communities. Click here.
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