COLLECTING: The VFW Post 212 Frances Sherman Auxiliary and the VFW Post 212 Bradford Vets Club are working in collaboration with Scout Troop 412 to collect items for deployed men and women. Donate items by March 11 to leave enough time to pack them and ship them out for Easter.
“Our National Guard Unit has made suggestions for the following items as they will be scarce during deployment. There will be a collection box inside to just place items inside.”
Items are: Baby wipes, hand sanitizer, disposable razors, shaving cream, lotions, bars of soap, garbage bags, toothpaste, toothbrushes, dental floss, deodorant, paperback books, reading material and Easter-themed treats and gifts.
Monetary donations will be accepted to help defray supply and shipping costs. Make checks payable to “Frances Sherman Aux” (earmark: Care Packages).
Have a deployed military address? Text Amy at (814) 331-1142.
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MORE: The VFW is sharing a contest for kids to sing “The Star Spangled Banner.” It’s open to youth in grades K-12, and the entry will be judged on vocal ability, mastery of lyrics, originality or interpretation entertainment value. The contest consists of two grade divisions, K-8 and 9-12. Entry forms are at the schools. The deadline is March 31.
Another opportunity for students is the Illustrating America Art Contest, open to students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Entries will be judged on patriotic theme and technique. The contest has three grade divisions, K-2, 3-5 and 6-8. The department first place winner in each grade division will be forwarded to Auxiliary National Headquarters. The deadline for entries is March 31.
The art must be two-dimensional, on canvas or paper and no smaller than 8X10 or larger than 18X24. Canvas must be on a board or frame, and paper must be matted in white or reinforced with heavy paper.
