This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.

Arts & Entertainment

"Spread the Warmth" Fundraiser, Donate hats gloves, scarves and mittens


WHEN: Thursday, February 10-Thursday, March 10, 2011
-Routine Gallery Hours for Drop-Off are 1-5 PM, Thurs-Sat

WHERE: North Water Street Gallery, 257 N. Water St., Downtown Kent
-Also at The 6th Annual "Make Mine With Ice" Ice Carving Exhibition at The Home Savings Plaza on Saturday, February 12, 2011, 1-4 PM

Standing Rock Cultural Arts is taking the opportunity to offer a hat/scarf/mitten/glove drive before, during, and after our "Spread the Warmth" Knitting/Crocheting Marathon Benefit.

Please donate your gently used, laundered hats, scarves, mittens, and gloves during our routine gallery hours (Thursday-Saturday, 1-5 PM). All donated items will be provided to programs for those in need. In addition, 50% of items knitted during our "Spread the Warmth" Knitting/Crocheting Marathon Benefit and 50% of cash proceeds raised from donations and sales of the knitted items will be donated to a shelter or organization that assists those in need.

The views expressed in this post are the author's own. Want to post on Patch?

More from Kent