A&K Glass will be host a Grand Opening celebration and Chili Cook-off at Del's Eatery & Pub in Eldridge, IA from 2PM until 8PM. All net proceeds from the event will go to benefit King Harvest. A&K is planning on making this an annual event to support King's Harvest.

A&K Glass is owned by Aaron Filgo and is located in Davenport, IA. A&K repairs window and auto glass.

The Grand Opening will feature a Chili Cook-off, live music, a 50-50 raffle, and a live auction. Entry cost will be $5 at the door, with all the Chili you can eat. There will be 15 to 20 Chilis will be available for tasting. The chili will be judged based upon aroma, flavor, and appearance with a bonus point for costume of the server. The winner of the Chili Cook-off will be determined by a judgment process with the top three chilis receiving a prize.

Live music will be provided by local bands. Live music will be provided until 2AM.

The reach of God is present in the services Kings Harvest provides. As stated by Anne McVey, "God loves every person that passes through our doors, no matter how broken." God's love is readily apparent by the strong community support and number of volunteers.

King's Harvest provides an array of services for the poor and homeless in the Quad Cities. The services include, but not limited to, the serving of hot meals, maintaining a food bank, shelter for homeless men and women in the winter, shelter for up to 10 single mothers with children are available year round, and pet assistance for the poor and homeless (Food, spay/neutering and housing when King's Harvest is sheltering the owners). King's Harvest is hoping to expand their services to reach more people in need.

For more information about the fundraiser, call Aaron Filgo at 563-320-2867. More information about Kings Harvest, call Terri at 563-570-4536 or for Kings Harvest fundraising call Grant Curtis at 563-528-0835.

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Local Veterans Remembered During the Holidays

Wreaths Across America™ Day to honor veterans at Ames Municipal Cemetery and over 750 participating locations nationwide

 

AMES, Iowa (Dec. 4, 2012) - On Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012, members of the Ames community will gather together to honor veterans during the holiday season as part of the Wreaths Across America™ (WAA) Day.

Stevens Memorial Chapel, the local Dignity Memorial® provider in Ames, has volunteered to conduct the WAA ceremony this year at the Ames Municipal Cemetery, 310 East Ninth Street, on Saturday, December 15 starting at 11 a.m. Eight ceremonial wreaths will be placed to remember all soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines who served, honor their sacrifices and teach younger generations about the high cost of our freedoms.

Specially designated wreaths for the Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Merchant Marine, POW/MIA and Revolutionary War veterans will be placed on memorials during a ceremony that will be coordinated simultaneously at more than 750 participating locations all across the country. Locally, this project has been spearheaded by Stevens Memorial Chapel Funeral Director Paul Smith, the son of a Korean War veteran and descendant of multiple Revolutionary War veterans.

In 2012, it is projected that more than 400,000 wreaths will be placed nationwide by over 150,000 volunteers as part of the WAA mission to Remember, Honor and Teach.

The Wreaths Across America story began more than 20 years ago when the Worcester Wreath Company from Harrington, Maine, initiated a tradition of donating and placing wreaths on the headstones of our nation's fallen heroes at Arlington National Cemetery. Recognition of the service and sacrifice of our veterans and their families is especially poignant during the traditional holiday season.

Worcester Wreath Company continues to be a major supporter of the project, donating over 30,000 wreaths in 2011. More than 400,000 will be sponsored by individuals, businesses and community groups nationwide. Wreaths will be placed in all 50 states from Maine to Alaska and Hawaii, and at 24 national cemeteries on foreign soil.

About Wreaths Across America

Wreaths Across America is a national non-profit organization that has grown quickly to encompass over 750 participating locations and more than 150,000 volunteers around the country. The WAA's mission is to Remember, Honor and Teach. Remember the fallen, Honor those who serve including families who sacrifice and Teach our children the cost of the freedoms we enjoy each day. It is our shared belief that...

"The nation which forgets its defenders will soon be forgotten." Calvin Coolidge

WAA pursues its mission with nationwide wreath-laying events amid the holiday season and year-round educational outreach inviting all Americans to appreciate our freedoms and the cost at which they are delivered.

About Stevens Memorial Chapel and the Dignity Memorial network

Stevens Memorial Chapel is a proud Dignity Memorial provider in Ames. The Dignity Memorial network of more than 1,800 funeral, cremation and cemetery service providers is North America's most trusted resource for funeral and memorialization services. Dignity Memorial providers offer an unmatched combination of products and locations serving families with care, integrity, respect and service excellence. For more information, visit www.StevensMemorialChapel.com.

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MONTICELLO, IOWA - Camp Courageous, a year-round recreational and respite care facility for individuals with disabilities will be hosting their 30th annual Holiday Parties for school age children on Wednesday December 5 & Thursday December 6 from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM.

Special education classes are invited to attend this free event and enjoy swimming, the climbing wall, crafts, parachute games, a movie, the camp animals or miniature golf.

Refreshments are provided and Santa and Mrs. Claus are expected to attend. Groups are welcome to bring lunch to enjoy after the party.

The annual adult party is scheduled for Thursday, December 6 from 1:30 -3:00 PM. Guests will enjoy refreshments, entertainment and a gift from Santa and Mrs. Claus.

If you are interested in donating wrapped gifts, especially for adults please contact camp.

For more information contact Jeanne Muellerleile by e-mail at jeanne@campcourageous.org

(Rock Island, IL)– Kristina Brown founded the non-profit organization, Integrity Arts & Culture Association (IACA), in 2002, because she realized the power and potential the arts provide for positive change. She will receive a check for $3,500 from Royal Neighbors of America's Nation of Neighbors^SM Program to help her continue to provide forums for artists of all disciplines, cultures, ages, and backgrounds to showcase their talents as well as earn an income. Her current goals include producing high quality art programs with an emphasis on positive morals and values; provide arts education to underserved children, and equip young people with the knowledge and skills to become successful, upstanding individuals.

What: $3,500 check presentation to Kristina Brown

Where: Davenport Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 4444 W. Kimberly Rd., Davenport

When: Friday, Nov. 30; 7:15 p.m.

Local contact: Dorian Byrd, (563) 326-3352 or Darcy Smith, (309) 236-3034

Focusing on its history of standing strong for women, Royal Neighbors has given more than $1 million to assist 900-plus families and individuals in reaching their goals and rebuilding their lives through its Nation of Neighbors Program. The program, which was launched in 2007, demonstrates the neighbor-helping-neighbor philosophy on which Royal Neighbors was founded in 1895.

Through the 2012 program, determined women of strength and courage are empowered with financial assistance to achieve their full potential, realize a sense of renewed personal growth, and give back to their communities. Each year, Royal Neighbors members and sales agents across the country are asked to nominate individuals they know who want to change their lives for the better. A panel reviews each nomination and determines the recipients and the monetary amounts awarded.

Royal Neighbors of America, one of the nation's largest women-led life insurance companies, exists for the benefit of its members. It offers insurance products to fulfill financial needs of growth, savings, and protection. Members receive valuable benefits and can participate in volunteer activities through the organization's local chapters to help make a difference in their communities. The organization's philanthropic efforts are dedicated to changing women's lives through its national programs, including the Nation of Neighbors^SM Program, and through the Royal Neighbors Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity.

Headquartered in Rock Island, IL, with branch offices in Mesa, AZ, and Austin, TX, Royal Neighbors serves more than 200,000 members and is licensed to do business in 42 states and the District of Columbia.

For more information about Royal Neighbors of America, call (800) 627-4762, or visit www.royalneighbors.org.

 

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