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Glade Coat Drive

November 11, 2014November 9, 2014 GladeValley.net Staffcoat drive, Glade Elementary School, Glade Valley Community Services, Holiday Toy Shoppe

Glade Elementary School hopes to Spread the Warmth to more than two-hundred Glade Valley children this winter. They ask for help reaching this goal by asking the community to donate all types of clean, gently-used coats. Donors may place donations in the labeled box in the Glade Elementary School’s lobby during regular school hours October 30th – November 25th, at STEM Night on November 12th, or during Parent Teacher Conferences on November 24th and November 25th. From windbreakers to parkas, they request donations of all sizes, from infants to adults. They…

Glade Valley Community Services Benefit Concert

November 6, 2014October 24, 2014 GladeValley.net StaffBack to Schol, charity, Concert, donations, Emergency Relief Fund, food bank, fundraiser, Glade Valley Community Services, Holiday, Lunch Program, Outreach, summer, Thrift Shop, Thrivent Financial, Toy Shoppe

St. Timothy’s Catholic Church will host a benefit concert for Glade Valley Community Services on Sunday, November 16, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. Local choirs and musicians will present contemporary and traditional church music under the direction of Dr. Aaron Jansen, director of parish music at Peace in Christ Lutheran Church. The concert serves as the organization’s major fundraising event of the year. Thrivent Financial will match the funds collected through the freewill offerings of those attending the concert. The concert is open to the public. Glade Valley Community Services progams…

New Managers of Community Thrift Shop

October 29, 2014October 27, 2014 Michael KusterCommunity Thrift Shop, Glade Valley Community Services, manager, MaryAnne Schouw, Mel Palmer, Walkersville

MaryAnne Schouw and Mel Palmer have graciously volunteered as the new co-managers of the Glade Valley Community Services‘ Community Thrift Shop. They take over management after long-time managers Kathy and Barry Maronis retired recently. Mel has lived in Walkersville for the past 25 years and recently retired from the National Institute of Health. She has been volunteering for the community for many years- Food Bank, GVAA cheerleading coach, vacation bible school, and is active in her church’s programs. Mel has volunteered at the Thrift Shop for at least the past fifteen years. MaryAnne…

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Scouting for Food – Glade Valley Food Bank Shelves Empty

October 28, 2014October 27, 2014 Michael KusterBoy Scouts, featured, food bank, food drive, Glade Valley Community Services, Scouting for Food

Glade Valley’s Boy Scout annual Scouting for Food drive begins November 1st. This year, the need for donations of non-perishable foods at the Glade Valley Food Bank can be seen in the empty store rooms. Glade Valley Community Services, which operates the Food Bank, has been forced to purchase a lot of food to make up for the shortage of donations. Boy Scouts leave empty food bags on front doors of Glade Valley homes on Saturday, November 1st. On Saturday, November 8th, the area Scouts return to collect bags filled with…