GIFTS FOR PARENTS, 9 A.M. – 1:30 P.M. ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3
St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 2675 E. Washington Street, Iowa City
An opportunity for kids, ages 4–14, to experience the joy of giving. Kids select up to 3 free gifts to give to important adults in their lives.
Donations and Volunteers are Needed!
Donations:
Faith community coordinators and individuals should deliver donated items to St. Mark’s fellowship hall on Thursday, 12/1, at 9 am to 6:30 pm.
Items should be new, or gently used and clean. NO sized clothing; hats, gloves and scarves are welcome. Gifts for men are especially helpful. For items requiring batteries, please supply batteries. Suggested donations:
-caps, scarves, gloves -flashlights (include batteries)
-jewelry, costume jewelry -hand tool sets
-unique coffee mugs / cups -craft items
-knick-knacks -decorative key chain-gas prepaid cards
-wall art, shelf art, table art -decorative soaps or bubble bath
-wallets & purses -Amaryllis bulbs
-tree ornaments -car emergency kits, ice scrapers / snow brushes
-scented lotion or after shave -gift cards to local businesses
-scented/decorative candles -tire pressure gauge
-kitchen gadgets: aprons, cutting boards, -Hawkeye items
potholders, dish towels, etc. -jigsaw puzzles, games & cards
We also need donations of “Tall Kitchen” bags, small jewelry boxes, gift bags, bows, tape, & adhesive tags. We do not need wrapping paper.
Volunteers are needed for specific shifts within the broad time frames noted below:
· Set up/sorting on Thursday, December 1, 12–8:00 p.m.
· Set up/sorting on Friday, December 2, 9:00 a.m.-Noon
· Greeters, escorts, wrappers, cleanup, etc., Saturday, December 3, 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
· Assist the St Mark’s Men’s Group to prepare, serve & clean up after the pancake breakfast.
Get specific volunteer information and sign up to volunteer at:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0B49A9AE2FA20-gifts1