From Rotarian Jon Smale's post to our club's facebook page:
Debbie and Sue from The Free Book Buggie stopped by on Wednesday. A van and a dream – that’s how The Free Book Buggie (TFBB) got started. Debbie, a passionate reader since childhood, set out to find a solution to a growing problem in our communities: lack of access to age-appropriate children’s books. One of the biggest questions she gets from kids get a book, "I get to keep this book?" their eyes just light up. Debbie and her friend Sue put their passion for giving children access to free books into action. Debbie is the mother of two adult children, two dogs, and has four grand puppies. She loves reading but has found herself gravitating towards reading children’s books these days.
Over 400,000 books, more than 60 cities, 300-plus partnerships, and many volunteers later, the original “Buggie” grew up and is now a repurposed shuttle bus, the new Free Book Buggie. Language books are some of her biggest needs. For more info click on the link below...
Watch for the Buggie as it rolls through your neighborhood!
Neighbors, Inc. is excited to announce our Super Bagging Event on Super Bowl Weekend, and we’d love your help spreading the word!
We’re looking for volunteers to join us for a 2-hour shift at Cub Foods in West St. Paul or Inver Grove Heights:
Saturday, February 7th | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, February 8th | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Volunteers will bag groceries for tips and help raise awareness for Neighbors, Inc. It’s a fun way to engage with the community and support our mission to tackle hunger together!
Rotarian Jon is heading up our club's Fundraising Committee. Please let him know if you have any fundraising ideas and/or would like to join his committee!
We meet at 7:30 Wednesday mornings at Saint Anne’s Episcopal Church located at 2035 Charlton Road, Sunfish Lake, MN 55118. Join us for a continental breakfast with good coffee followed by an engaging program. On even number months, we meet at 7:30a at the Copperfield restaurant in Mendota Heights. (e.g. first Wed in Aug)
