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Bartell Drugs To Help Give “Bear Hugs”

Bartell Drugs is helping to give “bear hugs” to children in stressful or traumatic situations as the Puget Sound area drugstore chain teams up again with Warm 106.9 FM in the annual “Teddy Bear Patrol” campaign, now through March 30.

All 58 Bartell Drugs locations including:

  • Bartell Drugs – Mill Creek  18001 Bothell-Everett Hwy in Bothell
  • Bartell Drugs – Silver Lake  11020 19th Ave SE in Everett.

are designated locations for teddy bear donations. The annual drive puts teddy bears in the hands of community police departments, hospitals & emergency response teams so they may give the bears to children involved in challenging situations.

Over 74,000 bears have been collected over the past several years for this great cause. Do tell.

Donation options at Bartell Drugs stores in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties include:

  1. Purchase an official “Bartell  Bear” for $7.00 to keep or donate & Bartell Drugs will donate a second Bear to the campaign. [Win-win in my book!]
  2. Donate a new or gently used bear, under 12″

For more information on the program & nearby Bartell Drugs locations, visit Bartell Drugs

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May the Force Be With You . . . for Nate’s Little Angel

On February 23, from 4-7PM,  members of the 501st Legion – Garrison Titan Star Wars Premier Charity Organization will be at Gold Creek Church along with members of The Rebel Legion’s Alpha Base to raise funds for Nate’s Little Angel, a Seizure Assist Dog.

This family is fantastic & Nate’s mom is the School Counselor at Forest View Elementary, where she does amazing things to help the students every day.  This is a way we as a community, can give back!

Get photos taken with your favorite Star Wars characters. Enjoy games, food, bouncy houses & much more! Feel free to come dressed as your favorite Star Wars character, too! Do tell.

Gold Creek Church  4326 148th Street SE Mill Creek, WA 98012

Visit Garrison Titan  to learn more about Garrison Titan & the fun work they do.

and also visit Little Angels Service Dogs  to learn more about Little Angels Service Dogs.

 

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Charity Fit Camp – Benefit Boys & Girls Clubs

Run 2 Be Fit is presenting a Charity Fit Camp on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at 8:30AM at the Everett Boys & Girls Club —  2316 12th Street in Everett.

This is a self-defense & combat style camp, which is FREE.  But, please bring cash donations to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County. All proceeds from the Fit Camp benefit the Everett Boys & Girls Club. This event is open to all – males & females. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by guardian. Waivers will be signed by all.

Over the years, Boys & Girls Clubs have been a “home” to many amazing children who have grown to be productive, caring, responsible adults. Their goal is to continue this tradition of making a difference in our community. They offer many sports, educational programs, recreational games & teen programs for members ages 5-18. Do tell.

Following the workout there will be a DEMO for Damsel in Defense. Damsel in Defense is about equipping women with the tools to not only keep them safe but also to give them confidence to know that they have a way out if they ever feel threatened. They offer “affordable & adorable products” & education to help women keep safe.

For more info about Run 2 Be Fit & to sign up online for the camp, visit: www.run2befit.com

Call Arnie & Grace Martinez (425) 610-9311 or email them at  info@ru2befit.com

 

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Relay For Life Mill Creek Team Kick-Off 1/23/13

rfl3_RGBLooking to build upon Mill Creek’s successful American Cancer Society Relay for Life event last summer, planning is underway to grow participation to 35 teams and donations to exceed $60,000 this year.  Interested members of the greater Mill Creek community are invited to attend the kick-off meeting at 7:00 pm, Wednesday, January 23 at the former Zen Garden Restaurant at 16300 Mill Creek Blvd.

Relay for Life is a team-oriented event to celebrate cancer survivors, remember those who have been lost to cancer, honor those who are fighting cancer & fight back by raising funds for cancer research & for local cancer support programs.  Teams take turns walking around the track throughout the night, representing the reality that cancer never sleeps.  This year, Mill Creek’s event will be held June 1, 2013 at McCollum Park.

The kick-off meeting on Jan 23 is the right time to come find out more about the event, sign up to form a team or volunteer to help organize & promote the event.  This event is a great way to unite with people in our community who have been affected by cancer, and to use your passion to save lives & create a world with more birthdays. Do tell.

For questions, please contact Event Co-chairs Erin Engen or Mike Todd at

MikeTodd@millcreekmike.com

 

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Coins For Kids Collected @ Mill Creek Merchants

Clothes For Kids Expands Their Coins For Kids Program to Mill Creek

For more than a decade, Clothes for Kids has partnered with schools in the Edmonds School District for its Coins For Kids program. In the last 6 years alone, these Coins For Kids drives have raised more than $175,000 in support of the Clothes For Kids mission to provide back to school wardrobes to eligible Snohomish County school children. This year, Clothes for Kids is excited to extend this very successful program to merchant associations around Snohomish County. Do tell.

The first business community to partner with Clothes For Kids is Mill Creek, led by Kaitlyn Durham from Celsius Salon. Durham says, “The beauty of this drive is its simplicity. Instead of putting your change in your pocket or wallet – add it to the other coins & help Clothes For Kids fulfill their mission.”

The need has never been greater. In the first 43 three days of back to school shopping this year, Clothes For Kids provided school wardrobes to 2,338 children from all over the county for a total of 47,000 pieces of clothing. This represents a 20% increase over the same time period in 2011. With the support of the community, Clothes For Kids can continue to meet the growing demands for our resources.

Look for the Coins For Kids canisters at the following Mill Creek merchants throughout the month of November:

  • Run 26
  • Bella Cleaners
  • Celsius Salon
  • Z Ultimate Defense Studios
  • Reigning Imagination Toys

Since 1984, Clothes for Kids has enhanced the learning environment by meeting the clothing needs of low-income children in Snohomish County. These services are provided to children in the community so they may arrive at school, ready to learn.

If your community is ready to take part in the Coins For Kids drives, please contact the office at 425-741-6500.

For more information please visit www.clothesforkids.org  to discover other ways you can become involved in transforming the lives of Snohomish County school children.

Information & photo courtesy of Clothes For Kids

 

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