Lance P
Dallas, TX
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The toys from the Margarita Ball are distributed at this event. This is the largest Children's Christmas Party for disadvantaged children in DFW. There is nothing better than when the busses leave and all of the kids are laughing, waving and smiling at the volunteers. See www.lfk.cc for more info. Lance Circle R Ranch, Flower Mound Love For Kids Christmas Party Sponsored by the Dallas Margarita Society Join Supporters of Children's Charities and approximately 700 other volunteers for the largest Christmas Party in the state for disadvantaged children. Over 3,500 kids between the ages of 6 and 12 are expected! We need adult volunteers or high school students at junior or senior levels to assist with distributing Christmas gifts, serving hot dogs and cold drinks, horseback riding, carnival games, bubble bounce, arts and crafts, face painting, sand art, arena games, stage entertainment, security, hay rides, basketball, clean-up and more. Attire: Dress warm and comfortable (jeans, tennis shoes/boots, coats, gloves, etc.). If you would like to be a part of this truly heart-warming event, please reply to this email and your name will be placed on our volunteer list. Updated information will be sent to you on a timely basis before the event and you will be eligible for a free gift. Free Gift Upon Arrival: Before registering onsite as a SCC Volunteer, please pick up a complimentary gift from one of our SCC Volunteer Coordinators stationed outside the registration area. They will be wearing white SCC caps and carrying clipboards. Onsite Registration: All volunteers must register in the main building between 8:30 and 9:00 AM in order to get the cars off the two-lane road leading to the ranch and clear the path for buses which start backing up around 9:30 AM. Please register as a SCC Volunteer. Note: All volunteers will be issued a volunteer wristband for ID purposes. Security checks are possible. Food and Refreshments: Complimentary coffee and donuts will be served to all volunteers during the early part of the morning and a special lunch with soft drinks and beer provided after the kids depart. Entertainment: Children's performances onstage in the pavilion highlight the day's activities as Tim Vasquez serves as Master of Ceremonies. Directions: From Dallas, go 35E North to Lewisville, turn left or West on Main St (FM1171) for 7.2 miles to the Circle R Ranch on the left. From Ft. Worth, go 35W North to FM 1171, turn right or East for 7.2 miles to the Circle R Ranch on the right. (map) BARGAIN on Fossil Sunglasses You may purchase Fossill Sunglasses at the event for only $10 each. Love For Kids Sweatshirts will be sold as well. All proceeds benefit Love For Kids. DROP OFF Used Cell Phones and Ink Jet Cartridges Support LFK's Recycling Program. Love For Kids has an opportunity to raise funds by recycling used cell phones and ink jet printer cartridges. This effort is made possible through EcoPhone whose commitment is to pay Love For Kids $1 to $200 for each cell phone collected and $1 to $5 for each ink jet cartridge collected. This program benefits Love For Kids, the environment, individuals, and companies alike. If you would like to donate used cell phones or ink jet cartridges, please drop your items off in the drop-off box located in the registration area. Note of Appreciation On behalf of SCC, thanks in advance for your willingness to volunteer! Love For Kids, the Dallas Margarita Society, and especially the children benefiting from this toy distribution, greatly appreciate your efforts. Remember, Christmas for many of these kids would not be possible without the caring support of great volunteers like you. Your help today is our hope for tomorrow! Mission of SCC SCC is a charity whose mission is to enrich the life of children in need through FUN-raising activities. In addition to hosting fund-raising events which provide financial support to local children's charities, these activities also include volunteer assistance for many charitable organizations and events throughout the D/FW community such as the "Love For Kids Christmas Party" and "All Kids Count" at the Circle R Ranch, the Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon, the Richardson Boys and Girls Club Merchandise Sale, the Greenville Avenue St. Patrick's Day Parade, ArtFEST, Weingarten at Addison Oktoberfest, the Mayor's Ball and many others. Thank you for your continued support! Sincerely, Director of Volunteer Services Supporters of Children's Charities email:volunteer@dfwchildrenscharities.org phone: 972-933-4858 web:http://sccdfw.org
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