Earth Day Clean Up

This Saturday, April 26th, the Friends of the Black River will host their Annual Earth Day Clean Up from 8AM to 11:30AM at Castle Mound State Park in Black River Falls. Volunteers should meet at the Park Shelter, and lunch will be provided. You can call to volunteer - Tom 715-284-4680 -  and everyone is welcome.

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Earth Day

Celebrate Earth Day with the Friends of the Black River Annual Earth Day Clean Up Saturday April 20th. Volunteers should meet at the log cabin at the entrance of Castle Mound State Park.

For more information visit the FBR website Friends of the Black River or email info_fbr@yahoo.com

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Project Christmas

In all the hustle and bustle of the season, don't forget there are some families that truly need your help to have a Merry Christmas. Project Christmas is in it's 29th year of bringing toys and food to those in need.

To find out how you can donate or volunteer, check out this article from the Jackson County Chronicle:  Project Christmas preparations under way; donations needed

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A Helping Hand This Christmas

If you're looking to give back this holiday season, here are some events in Black River Falls where you can help.

Project Christmas is having a Gift Wrapping Event Tuesday December 13th 6PM to 7PM and a Boxing Groceries Event Thursday December 15th from 6PM to 7PM. Come help prepare items at the National Guard Armory for distribution to those in need. All who wish to volunteer are welcome. 

Friday December 16th through Sunday December 18th Burnstad's Market will be hosting a Pack the Pantry/Stuff the Semi Food Drive. Bring non-perishable food items which will be going to the Neighborhood Food Pantry.  This event is sponsored by Burnstad's Market employees, Smiley Bear Design, Millis Transfer, Inc., WWIS FM 99.7 and AM 1260, Neighborhood Food Pantry Inc., Banner Journal and The Shopper.

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Volunteer to Wrap Gifts

Volunteers are needed to help wrap gifts and pack boxes for Project Christmas. Wrapping will take place Tuesday December 14th at 6PM and packing will be Thursday December 16th at 6PM, both at the National Guard Armory.

Project Christmas organizers have been busily preparing for their 27th round of giving to Jackson County residents who are in need of assistance this holiday season.

“It’s going extremely well I think,” said Ruth Buswell, a longtime Project Christmas volunteer. “We’re happy we can serve people.

“What we do is try to make Christmas better for families who may be having a little difficulty this year or throughout the years.”

Full story by Cassandra Colson, Reporter Jackson County Chronicle
Project Christmas readies for another year of giving

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