If you're looking for some good ways to serve your neighbor and your community, there are quite a few events coming up in August & September that you may be interested in. Here's the WXBM Community Events Calendar:
August 15th
Operation Clothe 'Em: Clean out your closets for a good cause! Operation Clothe 'Em is looking for donations of clothing to benefit Gulf Coast Kids House, Pace Center for Girls and the Acute Stabilization Unit at Lakeview. Looking for toddler - teen sizes. Donate at Florida Blue Center at the corner of 9th & Airport from 10am-2pm this Wednesday, August 15th. More info: breepittman@yahoo.com
August 18th
Back To School Bash: Join WXBM next Pea Ridge Elementary School for the annual Back To School Bash! Bring the kids out for free bags of schools supplies, free food, exhibits, demonstrations, door prizes and much more. It's a great way to get the kids ready for school. BTSB is Saturday, August 18th from 10am-1pm next to Pea Ridge Elementary School.
St Rose of Lima Sale: It's the annual Antiques & Uncle Junk sale! Shop for household goods, books, music, clothing, arts, crafts, baked goods & more from 7am-12pm at St Rose of Lima Church. More info: 995-7056
August 19th
Pensacola Roller Gurlz/pet adoption: The Pensacola Roller Gurlz next bout is Sunday the 19th at Dreamland Skate Center on Olive Rd at 7pm. If you show up early you can see some great critters that are up for adoption from the Junior Humane Society and other organizations. They will hold their adoption event from 5-7pm before the Gurlz event at Dreamland. Also, at halftime there will be a pet parade!
Pensacola Roller Gurlz/pet adoption: The Pensacola Roller Gurlz next bout is Sunday the 19th at Dreamland Skate Center on Olive Rd at 7pm. If you show up early you can see some great critters that are up for adoption from the Junior Humane Society and other organizations. They will hold their adoption event from 5-7pm before the Gurlz event at Dreamland. Also, at halftime there will be a pet parade!
August 23rd
Fiesta Forces happy hour: You can become part of a Pensacola tradition by volunteering at the annual Seafood Festival! Join Fiesta Forces Happy Hour to sign up for the shift of your choice. There are new member dues. More info: (850) 433-6512
August 30th
Council on Aging meeting: The Council on Aging will host a Pensacola caregiver support group meeting from 6p-7p on the 30th. There is no cost and reservations are not required. More info: (850) 432-1475
Septmeber 8th
Strike Out Homelessness: EscaRosa Coalition on the Homeless will hold their "Strike Out" bowling event at DeLuna Lanes on 9 Mile Rd on September 8th. Cost is $125 for a five-person team. More info: Serene (850) 232-9548
September 9th
UCP Wine & Dine: United Cerebral Palsy's "Wine a little.....dine a lot" event should be a fun one. They will have a silent auction followed by a 5 course meal! More info: (850) 432-1596
September 22nd
Steps for Autism: Sponsors, team leaders and volunteers are needed to plan & organize Steps For Autism next month. More info: Susan at (850) 450-0656
If you wish to volunteer some time, the Northwest Florida Blood Services is always looking for blood and platelet donors. You can get more info at www.nfbcblood.org or call (850) 473-3853. And Habitat for Humanity is also desperate for volunteers. It's hard work, but it really is rewarding to be part of something like a Habitat build. No experience is necessary. If you know ho to use a hammer, you can help out. More info: (850) 434-5456.
If your non-profit organization has an event or announcement that you'd like us to air, email all the info to communityannouncement@wxbm.com. Try to get the info to us at least three weeks before your event. As always, if you have any questions, give us a buzz in the studio and we'll help you the best we can.
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