Friday, November 14, 2008
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Santa to a Senior
Buy a present, wrap presents or help deliver gifts to needy seniors.
When: Through Dec. 5 for gift purchases; Dec. 5 for gift wrapping; Dec. 8-15 for delivery of gifts
Contact: Betsy at 966-3399 or www.beasantatoasenior.com
Toys for Tots
Toy drive to benefit the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve's Toys for Tots.
When: Through Dec. 14
Where: Long & Foster's Roanoke, Botetourt, Lynchburg, Blacksburg, Christiansburg and Smith Mountain Lake sales offices
Contact: 772-9238
Feed the Hungry
Volunteer time, food or money to help serve a hot, home-cooked meal.
Where: Just Moving Inc., 1910 Loudon Ave. N.W.
When: Saturday, noon to 4:30 p.m.
Contact: 580-3394
Hospice open house
Volunteers will offer information about advance directives, end-of-life discussions and hospice philosophy to mark National Hospice Month.
Where: Tanglewood Mall and New River Valley Mall
When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., every Tuesday during November
Contact: 776-0198
Tax preparer volunteers
Volunteers are needed to assist people with their income tax returns.
Where: Throughout Virginia.
When: Training will be held in November and December.
Contact: (804) 726-7371 or margaret.friedenberg@dss.virginia.gov
Tax help
AARP Tax-Aide needs volunteer tax preparers and receptionists. Training is provided.
Contact: Ike at 366-4271 or Norman at 774-1213
Christmas tree
Roanoke County is seeking a 40-plus-foot tree.
Contact: Wendi at 387-6078, ext. 251, or wschultz@ roanokecountyva.gov
