Adopt-A-Highway
November 12th - Once again, we will be maintaining our 2 mile section of Highway 25 just north of the Highway 11 bridge. This is a very easy event to work and lunch is provided for all volunteers afterward. We will meet at 9:00 AM in the parking area on Hwy 25 just south of the Hwy 11 bridge to coordinate our activities. Please contact Martha Cloys at 864.354.1638 or e-mail her at mc75081@yahoo.com for more info.
St. Francis Festival of Trees
November 18th, 20th, and Jan 6th - This is another event that the Roundtowners have supported for well over 20 years. We help set up and take down Christmas trees in the hotels that take part in the Festival. This is always a lot of fun and the trees are really easy to set-up. The Marriott Parkway will be hosting the Festival this year, along with the Marriott Courtyard, and the Hampton Inn in downtown Greenville, since the Hyatt is undergoing renovations. If you would like to participate, take note of the following dates:
Friday, ..Nov. 18th -- Put up trees at the Marriott Courtyard and the Hampton Inn
Sunday,|.Nov. 20th -- Put up trees at the Marriott Parkway
Friday, ..Jan. 6th -- Take down trees at all locations
Contact
Karen Stone at 864.843.3256 for more details on volunteering.
Meyer Center Luncheon
November 29 - 30th - This is a vital fund-raiser for the Meyer Center, benefitting the education and therapy needs of pre-school children in the Upstate with physical disabilities. More than 1000 women from Upstate S.C. are expected to attend this years luncheon and silent auction. Twelve volunteers are needed for Tuesday, Nov 29th from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM in order to fill guest bags and set up the auction. Fifteen volunteers are needed on Wednesday, Nov 30th from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM to help with the luncheon and the auction. Contact Marge Lafferty at 847.707 6389 or click on the link to the left for more details.
RT Christmas Party
December 4th - The annual Holiday festivities are scheduled for Sunday, December 4th. Please refer to the Newsletter for more details.
Country Santa
December 24th - We will be helping Country Santa distribute toys to children and teens of economically challenged families in the Upstate on Dec 24th. Also, please try to remember to bring a new, unwrapped toy to the November RT meeting, or the annual RT Christmas party. Gifts suitable for children up to the age of 18 are needed. You can use the link to the left to obtain more info on volunteer opportunities with this organization. Charles Brantley will be coordinating this event. You can contact him at 864.609.9973 for more details.
