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Virginia Tech/UVa Fan Blood Challenge
The American Red Cross wants fans and alumni to participate in this year's blood drive. All donors can enter to win tickets to the Nov. 29 Tech-UVa game and other prizes.
When: 1-7 p.m. Monday at WDBJ studios; noon-6 p.m. Tuesday at Roanoke and Botetourt athletic clubs, or 2-7 p.m. at Bonsack Baptist Church
Contact: (800) GIVE LIFE or www.arcgiveblood.org
Love Light Tree
For $10, sponsor a "love light" in honor or memory of someone special. For $25, receive a porcelain ornament. Proceeds go to Good Samaritan Hospice.
When: Trees will be lit at 10 a.m. Dec. 2 (New River Valley Mall) and 10 a.m. Dec. 3 (Tanglewood Mall). Displays will remain up until Jan. 2.
Contact: 776-0198 or www.goodsamhospice.org. Forms also are available at both malls.
Roanoke Tree Stewards
Roanoke Parks and Recreation is seeking volunteers to become tree stewards who will prune and plant trees in public areas, conduct tree inventories and other activities.
When: 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays starting Jan. 13 through the end of March; 30 hours training and 30 hours volunteer work required.
Where: Virginia Western Community College
Contact: Helen Smythers, 853-5225
Santa to a Senior
Buy a present, wrap presents or help deliver gifts to needy senior citizens.
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
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@roanoke countyva.gov
