VOL. 67 NO. 46
T H E PA P E R T H AT ’ S G O I N G P L AC E S !
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2014
Christmas Bureau in Operation
Caroline Knowles Submitted Every year at this time the Vegreville Christmas Bureau Committee goes on a search for a suitable space for the depot. The space needed is for receiving donations and for displaying the Coats for Kids and Families as well as a place for people to come and apply for hampers. In addition to those functions the committee needs space for sorting and organizing the gifts and toys for the younger family members. On top of that there has to be room for more than a 100 hampers to be filled with suitable Christmas food for families ranging
from those with small children to singles and seniors. Lots of different requirements. Year after year the Bureau has been fortunate in receiving support from the community for all that it does and in particular has had each of the various locations donated. Once again this year the space is donated at the north end of Main (50th) Street across from the former “Coffee by the Book”. The Christmas Bureau Depot will be open Wed 5 – 7 pm, Fri 10am – 1 pm, Sun 2 – 4 pm. Anyone applying for a hamper is asked to come to the depot during those hours or if not able to get there, to phone 780 603
0321. Donors can also bring new toys and gifts for tots to teens (except no stuffed/ plush toys) as well as donations in cash/cheques. Gently used winter jackets and coats in all sizes are also needed (must have working zippers, please). Toques and mitts are a plus. The Bureau is also glad to pass on Christmas trees and decorations that are in good condition. The deadline for donations in kind is Friday, December 12th, although donations of funds are gratefully accepted anytime before or after that. Donors can also drop off new unwrapped toys and
gifts at A.L. Horton and St. Martin’s Schools as well as a number of businesses around town. Coats for Kids and Families collection boxes can be found at
the Vegreville Centennial Library. Check the posters for the many other locations. Actual address of the Depot is 5127 Main (50th) Street (across the street from Coffee by the Book). The Christmas Bureau phone number is 780 603 0321.
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