Wednesday, May 12, 2010



4th Semi-Annual Frugal Fashionista!

Calling all women and teen girls to Hood River's largest clothing swap! This is a LADIES ONLY EVENT - sorry, no men or children.

ALL ITEMS ONLY $1.00!!! Your cash will go to support Gutsy Girls, a self esteem & empowerment program for elementary school girls.

When and where you ask?
Friday, May 14th, from 6pm to 9pm, at the Alliance Youth Center, 2650 Montello in Hood River!

HOW IT WORKS: Clean out your closet and bring your no longer needed, gently used clothing and accessories (jewelry, purses, scarves, shoes, hats and belts) to the Alliance Church OR May Street Elementary School between May 10th and May 14th - all seasons, styles and sizes are welcome! We will set up the donations "store style" and yes, all the items are ONLY $1.00! All leftover goods will be donated to charity.

Enjoy a Girls' Night Out and discover new-to-you treasures! Treat yourself and sample the wares and services of the Spa Vendors! Be good. Be green. Be Glam!

Questions? Contact Mary@HoodRiverReDesign.com - see you there!

JOIN SIHR!
Send your name, address and phone number to SIHR, Post Office Box 51, Hood River, OR 97031 or email Carolyn at carolyn@bci-grp.com or call 541-386-3990.

Saturday, May 1, 2010



COMMUNITY BABY SHOWER!

Soroptimist International of Hood River is once again hosting the annual Community Baby Shower for families in need. Today, May 1st, is the kick off and the collection runs until Saturday, May 15th. Whether it's domestic abuse or poverty, babies are born into our community who have families that are not prepared for them.

HOW YOU CAN HELP
Please bring any of the following unwrapped gifts to one of the locations listed below:

Disposable diapers (newborn size and larger)
baby oil
shampoo and wash
wipes
Q-tips
teething supplies
pacifiers
glass bottles
diaper rash ointment
disposable cameras
photo albums
baby toys
board books
gender neutral receiving blankets and quilts
socks/booties/hats
pajamas/t-shirts/onesies

DROP OFF LOCATIONS
Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital (main lobby)
Mid-Columbia Medical Center (main lobby)
Walgreens
CenterPointe Community Bank
Bambinos International Learning Center
Hood River News
The Dalles Chronicle
The Enchanted Alpaca
Columbia State Bank

Monetary contributions are also welcomed. You may donate cash or checks (payable to SIHR) to CenterPointe Bank or mail checks to:
SIHR
Post Office Box 51
Hood River, OR 97031

This project is organized by Soroptimist International of Hood River, a not-for-profit service organization, for the benefit of the families served by New Parent Services and Families First, agencies of Next Door, Inc.


JOIN SIHR!
Send your name, address and phone number to SIHR, Post Office Box 51, Hood River, OR 97031 or email Carolyn at carolyn@bci-grp.com or call 541-386-3990.