Winter Clothing Drive to Benefit the Salvation Army and St. Vincent de Paul Charities

City and Charlestowne 18 Conduct Drive Sept. 26 – Oct. 10 During Munger Road Release

The City and Charlestowne 18 cinema are conducting a Winter Clothing Drive Sept. 26 - Oct. 10, in conjunction with the release and showing of the movie Munger Road at the Charlestowne 18 theaters, 3740 E. Main St. Any new and gently worn winter clothing for children and adults is welcome. All donations will benefit the Salvation Army and St. Vincent de Paul charities.

Drop-off boxes will be placed in the lobby of City Hall, 2 E. Main St., and at the service desk in the main lobby of the Charlestowne Cinema 18, . Also, during Scarecrow Festival Oct. 7 - 9, donations will be accepted at the Munger Road booth at the southwest corner of the City Hall building.

Only winter items are needed please. Suggestions:

• Sweaters
• Coats & Jackets
• Sweatshirts and Fleecewear
• Hats, Gloves, Mittens & Scarves
• Blazers
• Vests
• Pants
• Dresses
• Skirts

For more information, please contact Chris Aiston, Economic Development Director with the City of St. Charles, at 630-443-3685; or Randy Pollock, General Manager of Charlestowne 18, at  630-443-4378.

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Friendly neighborhoods, diverse retailers, international employers, innovative schools, beautiful parks, varied cultural amenities, and unique architecture have earned St. Charles its reputation as the Pride of the Fox. Located in both DuPage and Kane counties, the City of St. Charles is 35 miles west of downtown Chicago, and has a population of approximately 33,000. Over 2,100 businesses, consisting of a balanced mix of retailers, restaurants and manufacturing facilities, employ more than 34,200 people. The City of St. Charles was named the “#1 City for Families” by Family Circle Magazine; one of the “150 Great Places in Illinois,” by the AIA Illinois; and one of the “Top 10 Towns To Live In” by West Suburban Living Magazine.