(Estherville)– Some special events are being planned to assist local soldiers who have been deployed abroad and their families.
The events are being organized through a committee in Estherville.
Planned activities include a Halloween party for children; Christmas Care packages to be sent to area servicemen and women in November; a children’s Christmas party in December; and a family fun event and dinner in January.
Donations of money, supplies and manpower are being requested. Area employees, churches, club members, civic organizations and families and individuals are being urged to help out.
Donations can be dropped off at the Estherville Chamber of Commerce office. Checks should be made out to the Estherville chamber of Commerce with the word “troops” written in the memo line.
Fundraising continues through November 11th.
Additional details on the various events will be released once details are finalized.
More information is availably by contacting Gene Haukoos at (712) 209-0433.
