Friday, July 10, 2009
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Host families
Legacy International is seeking host families for four 16-year-old Indonesian students. Hosts provide breakfast, dinner, private sleeping quarters and transportation to the central location during weekdays. Families are asked to introduce students to family and friends, take them sightseeing or shopping.
When: July 16-26
Contact: Nancy Socarras, 297-1142 or nancy@legacyintl.org
Fashion show
Runway for Recovery is a fashion show and afternoon tea to benefit Bethany Hall, a residential substance abuse treatment program for women.
When: 3-5 p.m., Aug. 9
Where: Jefferson Center, Fitzpatrick Hall
Cost: $20 adults, $15 children under 18
Contact: 343-2461 ext. 307
Cellphone donations
Give your old cellphones to 911 Cell Phone Bank, which will recycle them and give them to law enforcement and victim services agencies for distribution to senior citizens, victims of domestic abuse and others.
When: Ongoing
Where: Handle with Care Packaging Store, 3916 Brambleton Ave., Roanoke
Contact: 772-0999 or www.911cellphonebank.org
Relay For Life
Raise awareness and money for cancer research through this annual event sponsored by the American Cancer Society.
When: July 17, Floyd County High School
Information: www.relayforlife.org
