Volunteer at the Oregon Food Bank January 15, 2009 from 6-8:30pm

To all of my readers, clients, friends:

This January 15, 2009 from 6-8:30 pm I am hosting a Volunteer Party at the Oregon Food Bank on North Columbia Blvd.  We will be doing a Food Re-pack, where we take bulk food and repackage the food for distribution to other parts of the state.  It is suitable for ages 6 and up.  If you have questions regarding the event or the Food Bank, please contact me at mricker@kw.com.

I hope to see all of you there!

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