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“Gypsies In The Palace” Service Projects

Blood Drive

For the last four years our blood drive has been the largest blood drive in the Keys put on by the Community Blood Center of South Florida(CBCSF). Last year we were able to collect 71 pints in a day and a half. Our blood drive will be Thursday, November 4^th from 9am to 5pm and Friday, November 5^th from 9am to 2pm. Donation appointments will be taken starting after Labor Day. Stay tuned for more information. Make your appointment early and help keep “The Meeting of the Minds” Blood Drive number 1 for the FIFTH year in a row!

Toy Drive

This will be our fourth year supporting the Salvation Army of Monroe County, benefiting the children of Monroe County including Key West. Please bring an unwrapped toy(don’t forget batteries) or school supplies to donate when you register. Age groups requested are infant-toddler and teenagers. If you are driving down the Keys, stop at the Homestead Wal-Mart or the Key West or Marathon K-Mart to pick up toys or school supplies. Collection boxes will in the registration area.

Wesley House

Once again we will be accepting cash donations for our friends at Wesley House. Look for the great big baby bottle in the registration area. Wesley House provides numerous childcare services to the needy families of the Keys. Wesley House has been a benefactor and a friend of “The Meeting of the Minds” since the event arrived in Key West many moons ago.

A great big thanks to all who have and will help make our service projects a success.

You many contact me at txparrot@aol.com if you have any questions.

Jeff Hoffman

2010 Gypsies in the Palace Service Chairperson

Todd Peppenhorst, Toy Drive Coordinator