OGF Third Annual Childrens Holiday Party

[MrFixit]

As always there will be lots of fun and games for the kids as well as Santa.

[kristi]

Also you can bring your donations to the November 18 PDX West Potluck and we will get it to Dubie!

[big stevo]

Tis the season.....

[SweetDiva]

We would be happy to take toy donations also, at the OGF PDX EAST Chapter meeting on November 25th, which is going to be the Holiday Crafts Fair Event!

Thanks Mr. Fixit, for reminding us of this important and very fun event! http://www.oregongreenfree.us/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif The OGF Holiday Kids Christmas Party is a very joyful event! http://www.oregongreenfree.us/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wub.gif

[Rosequartz]

Let's all give our OGF children the BEST Christmas ever this year ey? http://www.oregongreenfree.us/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wub.gif

[ClozetGrl]

We got a donated stack of stockings today Dubie!

A huge Thank YOU from all of us to the donater. All of OGF benefits from this event, not just the kids.

The gift is in the giving. http://www.oregongreenfree.us/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

[one shoe]

http://www.oregongreenfree.us/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif If I was'nt already committed to an Childrens Christmas Party on the 10th of Dec.
I would of been more than glad to help out in any way. I am a Caterer the party I'm in charge of is for 100 foster kids. I am sending home a homemade goodie box with each foster
family. Plust the kids will decorate cookies and cupkakes and crafts. I've been working on this project since January 3rd my self. Getting donations, putting on functions to raise money. It's been a tough year doing this takes a lot of time. Maybe next time I will beable
to help out. Sorry I would of liked to of helped. Good Luck though. It all maybe alot of work but the reward you get when you see the kids's faces makes it all worth it.

one shoe

[mischi]

is there any way to get an idea of the ages of kids you need things for? there's a huge difference between what you get a 12 yr old and 2 yr old! is there going to be like a 6 month to 16 yr old age range? are the majority of the kids ages 3-5? a little guidance on what is needed since i am so far away would be greatly appreciated.

[mischi]

i got my answer on another thread...clozetgrl said

"The ages of the children we plan to give to are between 0 & 12. We will also have a special donation box for those of you who don't like to shop. "

just in case anyone else had the same question

[MrFixit]

This is for the kids and the familys. There are a lot of you out there. We had over 48 kids last year at the party. We hope to have more this year. Don't be shy this is what OGF is all about.

If anyone has problems downloading the files let me know and we will help you out.

[kristi]

One more thing - I thought last year it was for needy families specifically but since have come to understand it is for everyone! I want my children to participate with children of like minded families but can bring their present and I would LOVE to see a great Christmas/soltice/hannakah/winter for all the kids no matter what financial situation they may come from!!!!!! What should I plan to do here?

[Sukiyaki]

http://www.oregongreenfree.us/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif Can you donate through paypal for the OGF Third Annual Childrens Holiday Party


seems like you could http://www.oregongreenfree.us/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/huh.gif


Sukiyaki

[NutMeg]

Another thought is gift cards for places like Target, Walmart, Kmart, etc. That way clothes, personal items can be selected by the individual. I think this is really good for kids about 10 and up. Also fast food rerstaurants, Organic stores or what ever. And activities like bowling, movies, Wunderland, Zoo or mini-golf. http://www.oregongreenfree.us/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif The list is endless with tons of possibilities.Good Days, Correna420 http://www.oregongreenfree.us/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

[rastamama]

can we do that, kristi? Bring our own kids presents? I thought we were supposed to send money. What are all our options as far as that goes? I'd like to pay for my own kids presents, and also donate a little. How should this be done?

[kristi]

I'm with you, I want the donations to go to families that need it more than I do! http://www.oregongreenfree.us/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif

[SweetDiva]

There will be more information about this event on Thursday, so hang tight.

I am not in the know about the pay-pal thing but I do know that the toy donations are being taken now. Call and make arrangements with Dubie if you want to drop them off at the OGF Building.

Or you can drop them off at:

The OGF PDX WEST Chapter Meeting, November 18th, at the Tigard Water Building (a fun pot-luck event planned fo you all)

Also:

The OGF PDX EAST Chapter Meeting on November 25th (which is our Holiday Crafts Fair) at the OGF OMMP Resource Center, Big Blue, at 174th and Division in Portland.

Thank you all for your interest in this event. It should be a splendid Christmas for the OGF Kids! http://www.oregongreenfree.us/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wub.gif

[SweetDiva]

Hello Everybody!

[b]Important dates to remember:

Sign-up sheets are due: December 1, 2006. Please turn-in Online or send/bring in to the office.

Donations and Toys are asked to be received also by December 1, 2006. Please bring a new, unwrapped toy, for children between 0-12 years old.

There are many ways to contribute to this occassion. We do have the option of using Pay-Pal for donating money to this event. Please reference/note that this is for the Children's Holiday Party 2006 and then pmail Dubie or SweetDiva for confirmation.

You may also Drop off donations of Toys or cash at:

The OGF PDX WEST Chapter Meeting/Potluck event, November 18th at the Tigard Water Building, (That's tomorrow!) See Kristi or Claudia and they will help you out.

OR

The OGF PDX EAST Chapter Meeting/Holiday Crafts Fair, November 25th, OMMP Resource Center, 2375 SE 174th, 2-4:20 (and cardholders only meeting from 4:20 to 5pm) (That is next Saturday) Please see Me, SweetDiva, at this meeting to help you with those donations.

Toy Donations: Please bring brand-new, unwrapped toys, for the ages between 0-12 years old. We wrap these toys and put each child's name on the gifts. We put the personalized touch to each child's gift.

Also, if you wish to participate, but your child does not need a toy from donations, We wouold still love to have you participate and you are encouraged to prepurchase a gift (from "Santa" of course) for your own child to open at this event and join in the fun with the other kids and adults.

We only have a short time to put this together, but Santa Dubie, and her merry band of volunteer Elves is working to put on the best darn OGF Children's Holiday Party ever!

All are encouraged to come and join us for this wonderfully festive occassion.

Please sign-up today! Let's make sure to celebrate all the OGF families and children on December 9th, and have a wonderful Holiday Season together! http://www.oregongreenfree.us/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wub.gif http://www.oregongreenfree.us/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smiliz64.gif

[SweetDiva]

Deck the Halls with bows of holly, fa la la la la la la la la,
'tis the season to be jolly, fa la la la la la la la la....

Greetings everybody!

Just a gentle reminder to be sure to get those sign-up forms to us (Dubie, Sweetdiva, or the office staff) to make sure we get your kids on the list for the

OGF Third Annual Children's Holiday Party


And remember, there is still time to drop off a new, unwrapped toy, for a child between the ages of 0 to 12 years old. You can even make a donation by pay-pal if you are too busy to stop by the office!

I want to thank everyone who has contributed so far, and, a thank you to those folks who contributed for the last two years. The Children's Holiday Party is a really fun and special event, so come on down and help us out.

Donations must be received by December 1st as the event is December 9th at the OGF OMMP Resource Center. So mark your calendars for this wonderful holiday event! Thank you!

[Traderdan02]

Hi all you at the Blew, Td here, Me & the ol'lady Don't have any young'ins.& grand kids moved
away. So what i..WE// Want to do is, Give one of these supermom's a piece of jewelry, That they
could not get for themselves, Not to poor,...I'm poor,I just would'nt want them to sell it, or trade
it fer meds. I was a jewler- rock hound in a past life, I got the rock's to prove it.
So, Ya'll are in the know, of all the folk's who might deserve a very special gift. I limit the
giving to a female, 18 to 80.I will need to know some thing's,// Such as (her headspace)......
Things about her, Is she Family, earthspirit, working mother or Not, Birthstone,if not in my stock
of stones, plese choose 3 favorites. Please ask if Medicine bag needs a boost. I have a wide variety of raw gem material as well, Rare crystal's, star stones, and opal's.
Sherrye' my wonderful lady in my life, raised 5 kids,as a single mother,now 8 grandkids.
So we know how it is. I do live south of Eugene, and ya'll said this is open for all ogf.
So i don't care where they live. As long as they're OGF<or spouse.

Mabe a short essay on ???? I don't know,..But Lemme know how ya'll feel,....
or i'll give it away in eugene. It's all for the kids,/ not....1 mommy will have a great 'OLLiDAY MATE'

Peace, love,& candyCanes....
Daniel, Traderdan02 http://www.oregongreenfree.us/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smiliz19.gif
I Love ogf
http://www.oregongreenfree.us/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/bigemo_harabe_net-150.gif

http://www.oregongreenfree.us/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smiliz08.gif OOOps, i guess this should have gone out in pm, to the bleu, Sorry, So I guess if you know
someone who deserves it, send her name to,ogf, thanxx ,...Daniel

[Sukiyaki]

Hi MrFixit I gave Debbie Dubie $25.00,when i used the hash machine,i could go another $25.00

If needed. let me know and i will make arangments,i like kids having a good Christmas

i am just to old to be around young kids,they have to much energy http://www.oregongreenfree.us/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/bigemo_harabe_net-163.gif

Suki

Richard




As always there will be lots of fun and games for the kids as well as Santa.[/b]

[Dubie]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(big stevo @ Nov 9 2006, 08:47 AM) 2621</div><div class='quotemain'><span style="color:#ff0000">It's A <span style="color:#009900">Magical Time of the Year!!!! http://www.oregongreenfree.us/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smiliz64.gif </span>

[angelwings1959]

http://www.oregongreenfree.us/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smiliz14.gif this is a wonderful thing that ogf does, but there are some of us that do not have children in this age catagorie what about finding out just how many kids from 13 to say 16 are going to be there and maybe give them a gift card or gift certificates for a local fast food joint. this is just a suggestion. http://www.oregongreenfree.us/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smiliz08.gif

[MrFixit]

http://www.oregongreenfree.us/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smiliz14.gif this is a wonderful thing that ogf does, but there are some of us that do not have children in this age catagorie what about finding out just how many kids from 13 to say 16 are going to be there and maybe give them a gift card or gift certificates for a local fast food joint. this is just a suggestion. http://www.oregongreenfree.us/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smiliz08.gif[/b] If you have kids in that age catagory and they want to attend there are things that can be done. Usually by 13 the Santa part has kind of worn off so we restriced the age because of that. However it does not mean they are left out. Let us know and we will see what we can do.

Last year we collected and gave out over $1000 worth of gifts and toys to the kids. I hope we can do even better this year.

J http://www.oregongreenfree.us/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smiliz50.gif



Hi MrFixit I gave Debbie Dubie $25.00,when i used the hash machine,i could go another $25.00
If needed. let me know and i will make arangments,i like kids having a good Christmas i am just to old to be around young kids,they have to much energy http://www.oregongreenfree.us/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/bigemo_harabe_net-163.gif
Suki
Richard[/b] Thanks Richard. Your contribution will go a long way to make a kid happy. http://www.oregongreenfree.us/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumbsup_anim.gif

[Dubie]

bumpAs always there will be lots of fun and games for the kids as well as Santa.[/b]

[Dubie]

[quote] we are going to have sooo much fun next Saturday! I just can't wait![/b]

[Rosequartz]

Wow-wee Dubie!!! 54 children http://www.oregongreenfree.us/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumbsup_anim.gif This is really wonderful news!!!

[Dubie]

Wow-wee Dubie!!! 54 children http://www.oregongreenfree.us/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumbsup_anim.gif This is really wonderful news!!![/b]

<span style="color:#000099">Thank each and everyone of you! http://www.oregongreenfree.us/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif </span>

[boatlady]

As always there will be lots of fun and games for the kids as well as Santa.[/b]
Where is this going to be???

[MrFixit]

Where is this going to be???[/b]The OGF OMMP Resource Center
2375 SE 174th Ave.
Portland, Or. 97233

This is a SMOKE FREE event.</span>


<div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(Rosequartz @ Dec 3 2006, 06:20 PM) 8098</div><div class=\'quotemain\'>Wow-wee Dubie!!! <span style="color:#ff0000">54 children http://www.oregongreenfree.us/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumbsup_anim.gif This is really wonderful news!!![/b][/quote]More toys came in yesterday and today also. These kids are going to have a great party this year for sure. A big thanks to Dubie and all the volunteers. http://www.oregongreenfree.us/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/bigemo_harabe_net-179.gif

[Sequoiacrone]

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[rastamama]

since this IS a smoke free event, can I bring some medibles? I probably won't be able to bring enough for everyone, but surely enough for several of us...maybe 15 or so. If it's not allowed, I understand. Also, I was thinking of bringing some fun shaped organic pb and j sandwiches for kids...would this be ok?

[Dubie]

http://www.oregongreenfree.us/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smiliz08.gif <span style="color:#ff0000">Yes, there will be someone there taking pictures for all the kids to have for a suvioner. Thanks to Danny and his nice gester!</span>

[kellyjohndog]

I will bring the Double D, he is 8 months old. Just starting to walk.

[kristi]

I will bring the Double D, he is 8 months old. Just starting to walk.[/b]
already? wow! they grow up so fast!