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November - December 24: Christmas Kettle Programs & Volunteering. 2-3 hour volunteer shifts are available six days a week at various locations throughout Calgary, Airdrie, Balzac and Cochrane Please contact Brandy via e-mail or by phone, 403-410-1121 if you are interested in helping out this year.

Family Christmas Assistance Program

Registration begins October 15, 2009 for the Family Christmas Assistance Program, where potential recipients are screened and must qualify as low income based on City of Calgary guidelines.

This program's all-encompassing vision is to share the spirit of Christmas with families in need. The Salvation Army will provide grocery store gift cards and toys for children, up to age 17. Referrals to other Salvation Army programs or outside agencies are available when other needs are present.

For registration, please call 403-410-1158

For more information on:
Volunteering - email here or download our info package here.
Angel Tag Program - email here or download our info package here.
Focused Toy Drive - email here or download our info package here.

October 26 - December 18: Focused Toy Drive

Sharing the spirit of Christmas with Families in need.
The Focused Toy Drive provides toys for children and teens of low income families according to highest needs. Sometimes certain age groups are overlooked when donations come in so we've created a Focused Toy Drive to help alleviate that problem. The list below was designed to identify our greatest needs and items:
Focused Toy Drive information

Focused Toy Drive - email here

November 4 - December 19: Toy Mountain.

Drop off a new, unwrapped toy at any of the following locations:

• Petro Canada gas stations
• Westbrook Mall
• Marlbrough Mall
• Gracie & Gruff Toys (Bankers Hall & 9309 McLeod Trail S)
• Fifth Avenue Auto Haus (1120 Meridian Rd NE)
• IKEA
• Northland Village Shops

November 18: Christmas Kettles Kick-off Luncheon.

Join us this November for our 5th Annual Kettle Kick-off luncheon with our guest speaker, Thomas Caldwell, CEO of Caldwell Securities Ltd.

The luncheon will be held at the Westin Hotel, 320-4th Avenue SW from 12:00-1:30pm. Tickets must be purchased in advance, and are available for $65.00 or $600.00 for a table of 10.

For more information and to purchase tickets, please call Anne at 403-410-1113.

November 23 - December 24: Jack FM's Toys for Teens.

This Christmas, JACK FM in partnership with ATB Financial are asking for your help to collect Toys For Teens. The Salvation Army provides toys to children and teens for families in need; however year after year, teens and tweens are overlooked when people are shopping for “children” at Christmas.

Together we are looking out for boys and girls aged 10 – 17.

Highest needs items include books, small mp3 players, puzzles, board games, electronic games, art supplies, sports items and gift cards.

To donate, simply drop off a new unwrapped teen appropriate gift (or donate cash) at any ATB branch before December 24th. All toys will be collected and distributed by The Salvation Army - Family Christmas Assistance Program.

- Bring a new, unwrapped gift to any Calgary ATB Financial before December 24th
- Donate money safe and securely at any Calgary ATB Financial before December 24th
- Donate money safe and securely ONLINE
Click HERE to find an ATB near you.

All financial donations of $20.00 or more are eligible for an income tax receipt.Tax receipts are not issued for gift cards or gift donations.

Toy Suggestions:
- ELECTRONICS including electronic games, walkmans, radios, mp3 players.
- SPORTS EQUIPMENT including soccer balls, basket balls, footballs, hockey stuff, skateboards, scooters, rollerblades, ice skates, snowboards etc.
- PERSONAL CARE ITEMS including body shop type stuff, nail polish, hair accessories, funky socks and shoe laces, personal care packages, curling irons, blow dryers, shavers, players, jewellery, diaries, journals, creative stuff & crafts, knapsacks/backpacks, purses and wallets, watches, sunglasses, ball caps
- GIFT CERTIFICATES including Zellers/HBC, Chapters/Indigo, Wal-Mart, HMV, Famous Players, Cineplex Oden, Old Navy, Gap, Stitches, Bluenotes, SportChek and other sports stores, book stores, etc.

http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/toys4teens/

December 5: Santa Shuffle 5 km Fun Run & 1 km Elf Walk

Join us Saturday December 5th at 10:00am at the Eau Claire Market - register now!

Download our poster here for more information. www.santashuffle.com

December 13: A Night in Bethlehem

Join us at Glenmore Temple (921-68 Ave SW) for an interactive evening from 3:00-6:00pm to experience what it would have been like the night Jesus was born, including a live nativity scene. Everyone is invited to come along dressed as one would at that time (optional).

For more information, please contact Major Genevera Vincent at 403-523-1700 or E-mail.

December 13: Teddy Bear Toss

Join us December 13 at Pengrowth Saddledone and the Calgary Hitmen for our annual Teddy Bear Toss. All new bears will be given to children through The Salvation Army and other charities.

November 20: Christmas Kettle Kick-off

7:30pm at the Dragon's Game. Volunteers needed November 20 - December 24, Monday to Saturday. Times and locations are flexible, please contact Gunner at (403) 823-9825.

November 23-24: Christmas Assistance Registration

If you need support, please call to make an appointment, (403) 823-2215. Volunteers also needed for various roles.

November 26-28: Annual Food Drive

Sorting at Co-op Mall, Nov 26 from 6:00-9:00pm and Nov 27 & 28 during the day. Mondays and Wednesdays at the Salvation Army (242-1 Street W). Pick-up Driver also needed to pick up toys and food around town.

December 5: Encana's Teddy Toss

Bring a stuffed toy or a donation to toss a teddy at the Dragon's game.

December 7: Hamper Packing

Packing non-perishable items from 9:30am - 3:00pm at The Salvation Army.

December 14: Toy Packing

Selecting and packing toys from 9:30am - 3:00pm at The Salvation Army.

December 17: Christmas Hamper & Toy Distribution

Volunteers needed for various roles throughout the day. Pelase call (403) 823-2215

December 18: Co-op's Fill Your Cart

Bring a food donation and have a chance to win a cart full of groceries at the Dragon's game.

December 19: Pancake Breakfast

Come and enjoy a hot breakfast at O'Shea's from 7:00am - 10:00am, for a donation.

December 22: Christmas Carolling

Pine Place, 6:00pm

December 24: Christmas Eve Service

6:30pm

For more information about events, volunteering or donating, please call (403)823-2215 You can also download our Christmas Brochure and Christmas Events Calendar.

November 27: Christmas Kettle Campaign Kick-off

Please call 403-327-8084 for more information.

Christmas Kettle Campaign:

Volunteers needed kettle shifts Mondays - Saturdays until December 24th. Please call 403-327-8084 for more information.

Toys for Tots Campaign:

Bins for toy donations will be located at Park Place mall, and Peavey Mart. Christmas registration starts November 2nd from 9:00-1:30am and 1:00-3:30pm.

Please call 403-327-8084 for more information.

December 5: Santa Shuffle 5 km Fun Run & 1 km Elf Walk

Join us Saturday, December 5th at 10:00am for the 5km run or 1km Elf walk. For info call 403-327-8084.

Download our poster here or visit the website at www.santashuffle.com

November 2 - Decemebr 11: Adopt-a-Family Program

Families in need of some extra assistance during this time of the year are encouraged to be anonymously “adopted” by various groups, families and businesses within the Red Deer community, coordinated by The Salvation Army.  It is also a great team-building event for groups and families to get involved in.  Information and applications to be an “adopted” family or to sponsor a family can be obtained by calling Shawna or Fern at 403-346-2251. 

November 20 - December 23: Christmas Kettle Campaign

Join us in helping us raise $175,000 for this year’s campaign by making a donation at any one of our Kettles, located throughout the Red Deer area.  Money raised directly supports The Salvation Army’s community services here in Red Deer, including our food bank and other emergency needs services.  To volunteer, please contact Lorraine Oakes, our Christmas Kettle Coordinator at 403-346-2251.  Day and evening shifts available.

December 5: Breakfast With Santa

Join us for The Salvation Army’s 3rd Annual “Breakfast with Santa” event December 5th at 9:00am.  Enjoy a hot breakfast buffet, Christmas carol singing, crafts and a visit from Santa!  Gift for each child 12 years of age or younger.  Tickets are $5 Adults, $2 children under 12 and are available through the office of The Salvation Army, 403-346-2251.  This event sells out fast!

December: Hospital & Care Home Christmas Visitation

There are several volunteer opportunities with our Community Care Ministries Team during December as they distribute gifts to those in the hospital as well as in various seniors’ homes throughout Red Deer.  For a schedule of dates, locations and times, please contact Terry Bollinger at 403-346-2251.

December 24: Candlelight Service

We welcome you to escape from the “hustle and bustle” of this season, for a beautiful hour of music, scripture and prayer in honour of the birth of Jesus Christ.  Please feel free to bring friends and family and enjoy a worship experience to celebrate and remind us of the true meaning of Christmas. 6:30-7:30pm.

December 25: Christmas Day Dinner

We invite you to enjoy a traditional Christmas dinner Friday December 25th, from 12:00-1:00pm (take out dinners are also available). We are pleased to once again partner with Associated Cab who will provide free transportation to and from our Christmas dinner at no cost to you.  Volunteers are needed for set-up, cooking and clean up.  Please contact Jason at 403-346-2251.