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Calendar of Events

Below is a calendar of our upcoming events. Please contact us if you have others to add.  If you aren't able to participate in one of these events but still want to make a difference, visit the Other Ideas page for more ways you can help.
 
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Through November 17
Food Drive to benefit Food for Families
You can donate non-perishable food items without even leaving the comfort of your own home!  If you've got items to donate, please send an email to cocoplummad@gmail.com and we'll come pick it up from your house and make sure it gets delivered to the Food for Families drop-off spot.
 
Alternately, you can make an online monetary donation to Project Thanksgiving without even getting up from your computer!
 
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Thursday, November 22 @ 2pm-3pm
Thanksgiving Day visit at Avalon
Join us as we spend time with the residents of Avalon, who may not have family close by to celebrate the holiday.  If you're planning to attend, please send an email to cocoplummad@gmail.com so we can give a headcount to Avalon in advance.
 
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Saturday, November 24 @ 10am
Holiday Village Setup at Avalon
Join us as we return to Avalon to assist the staff in setting up holiday village  This is a large model town with houses, lights and other fun accessories.  Once we've set up the basics, the residents will add the finishing touches.  If you're planning to attend, please send an email to cocoplummad@gmail.com so we can give a headcount to Avalon in advance.
 
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Saturday, December 8 @ 2pm-4pm
Kid's Crafts!
Get a jump start on the holidays by joining us for an afternoon of kid-friendly crafts!  We'll be making winter and holiday decorations, which will later be taken to Avalon to help make the facility a little brighter for the holidays.  All supplies will be provided.  Location will be at a Cocoplum home.  Please email cocoplummad@gmail.com for the exact address.
 
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Saturday, December 15 @ 10am-11am
Craft delivery and decorating at Avalon
Join us in dropping off the crafts our kiddos make on December 8th and helping to finish up the holiday decorating.  If we've got any piano players, we may also do a bit of caroling.  If you're planning to attend, please send an email to cocoplummad@gmail.com so we can give a headcount to Avalon in advance.
 
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Tuesday, December 25  (afternoon - time TBD)
Christmas Day visit at Avalon
Join us as we spend time with the residents of Avalon, who may not have family close by to celebrate the holiday.  We'll bring along a few holiday treats for the residents, as well.  If you're planning to attend or would like to help with the treat preparation, please send an email to cocoplummad@gmail.com.

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