Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: THURSDAY, November 2, 1995 TAG: 9511020029
SECTION: NEIGHBORS PAGE: E2 EDITION: METRO
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Northside Middle School is seeking crafters for its annual craft show Nov. 17 and 18. The space rental fee is $30 for two days or $25 for one day. For more information call 384-6507.
Donate used children's coats to needy
Hertzberg Furs, Valley Cleaners and WFIR/Arrow 94.9 are collecting used children's coats in good condition for its Coats for Kids Campaign.
Coats may be dropped off before Nov. 11 at Hertzberg Furs on Campbell Avenue, any of the four Valley Cleaners locations or at the studios of WFIR.
Valley Cleaners swill clean the coats. Roanoke Area Ministries will then distribute them throughout the valley.
Foster grandmothers needed at schools
The Roanoke City Schools Maternal and Infant Education Center has a need for foster grandmothers to work with infants and their teen mothers.
The Foster Grandparent Program offers a $2.45 hourly nontaxed stipend, a travel allowance, a daily meal, holiday, vacation and sick pay and other benefits.
Applicants must be 60 years of age or older, retired on a limited income and have four hours available each weekday. Contact Barbara James or Beverly Blackwell at LOA's Foster Grandparent Program, 345-0451.
Children's parade set for Nov. 18
The Grandin Road Village Business and Professional Association and the Raleigh Court Civic League will hold their annual Children's Mini Christmas Parade Nov. 18, at11 a.m.
Bands from Patrick Henry High and Woodrow Wilson Junior High schools and the Patrick Henry R.O.T.C. will participate along with the Shriner Clowns, the Red Cross Clowns, horses and Santa Claus.
Businesses and organizations wishing to enter a float may contact Richard Eakin, 342-2691. Floats must be the size of a child's wagon and pulled by a child under the age of 14.
by CNB