· Good morning – Ho, Ho, Ho - the holidays are right around the corner and the Salvation Army is looking for volunteers to ring the bell at various stores throughout the community. Come as a single volunteer for a 2 hour shift or bring your friends and colleagues to adopt a day a particular store. The Red Kettle program runs from November 9th – December 24th and is very important to their work. Please call Catie at (571) 580-8995 to learn more.
· Cheers to the Columbus Grill! Please come to their Ghoul N Goblin Charity Costume Ball on Saturday November 2nd at 7pm to benefit the Un-Trim-A-Tree Holiday Gift Program for needy kids. Tickets are just $50 plus a toy. The evening includes dinner, live band, dancing costume contest and fun beverages. Super fun party for a great cause. Please email Sue for tickets at:[email protected]
· Please vote for Volunteer Prince William to support the Un-Trim-A-Tree Holiday Gift Program for needy kids. All you need to do is visit: potomaclocal.com/real-estate and cast your vote for Volunteer Prince William. Fun and simple- thank you
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