Santa?s Elves Workshop

The Senior Center will hold a volunteer workshop on Wed., Aug. 26 at 12:30-4:30 p.m. to start making gift baskets and other homemade items for the grand opening of their Santa?s Gift Shop in November. This may seem like a long time off, but it takes a huge amount of time to prepare for a two month sale. This past Christmas was the best gift shop ever, and we couldn?t have done it without volunteer Barbara Howard, the volunteer elves, and the many donations. Thanks to everyone that contributed. It?s that time again, and we are calling for everyone to be seeking how they can help and what they can donate. You know that the Senior Center?s funding was cut, and it?s not likely to be reinstated, so we have to be creative in ways to raise money to keep our doors open and we need ALL participants to help. One man?s junk is another man?s treasure, so please donate what you can. Also be on the lookout for good items at yard sales and consignment stores, especially Christmas items. We take just about anything. If we can?t use it for the Santa?s Gift Shop, we?ll place it in our Odds & Ends Sale. Items most needed include: Christmas items of any kind, baskets, jewelry and gift items to go in the baskets. All items must be clean and in good condition. No books, broken items, or clothes. Although, hats, gloves, scarves and recipe books are accepted. If you?re talented, consider making something to donate. If you are one of those very creative crafty individuals volunteer as an elf. Donations may be dropped off at the front desk of the Senior Center, 202 N. Church St., Mooresville, M-F 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Donation forms are available for tax purposes.