USINESS USINESS Jingle Bell Run Jingle Bell Run

I found the Jingle Bell Run event really fun because of the festivities such as the snow area and face painting for children. There were various clubs there as well such as Kiwins and Red Cross. Due to the large numbers of volunteers, we were allowed to walk around and see what vendors were there. There were a lot of stands that offered free merchandise and food. My friends and I were also able to participate in activities for the children as well such as face painting. I enjoyed this event because we had the freedom to go out and see if any stands needed help or entertain ourselves. It was fun seeing all the runners deck out in costumes and pajamas that were eye catching. I liked how the venue was decorated with Christmas decor that made the atmosphere really inviting and festive. The staff were nice to work with and grateful for our help. I hope to volunteer again next year!

-Mindy Nguyen, Grade 11

Monarch Butterfly Trail Monarch Butterfly Trail

On December 3rd, I attended the Monarch Butterfly Trail event. This was my third Monarch Butterfly Trail event that I’ve attended with Key Club and I had a pleasant time volunteering. Before we got started, the kind event coordinators split us into groups and gave us clear instructions on what to do. My group was assigned to shovel mulch around the various plants. During this process, I got to talk to different members which made the time go by a lot faster. Then, I was able to help the event coordinators refill empty watering cans and helped water the plants. Overall, I had a good time at this event because I got the opportunity to start my Saturday morning outside in nature and it felt good to know that my work will benefit the community and environment. Although the work can be quite dirty and labor intensive, I still recommend this event to members in the future because the work you put in is very rewarding afterwards!

-Teresa Nguyen, Grade 12