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  Parking Lot Construction Update   

We're getting our shovels ready!
 
W e are very pleased to announce that we will soon have a new parking lot! Thank you to the many generous donors who helped us reach our goal. 

Construction begins on Monday, September 26. Heavy equipment will be on site and the sidewalks and curbs will be removed as the first step. Due to safety concerns, our Stillwater location will be closed to programming and visitors during this initial phase of work. 
We have offered alternative sites for our groups and activities, and many of the programs will be offered at our Bayport Senior Center location. Click here for directions to our Bayport location. Please call our office at 651-439-7434 to get details on specific programs or activities while our parking lot is under construction. Depending on the weather, the entire project may take 3 - 4 weeks, but we will reopen the parking lot to participants as soon as we feel it is safe.

Rake a Difference Day - October 29th

 
Through Community Thread's Rake a Difference Day, seniors and adults with disabilities in Washington County qualify to receive volunteer assistance with raking. This year, Rake a Difference Day will be held on Saturday, October 29 from 9am to noon. Homeowner and volunteer applications are currently
available. Homeowner applications are due by Friday, October 7. Please contact Paige Stein at 651-439-7434 to learn more.
 
Volunteer applications are due Wednesday, October 12. Click here to download the Volunteer Registration Form. Please contact Sara Pennebecker at 651-439-7434 or Volunteer@CommunityThreadMN.org with any questions.
Volunteer for a Cause - Saint Croix Vineyards

Community Thread volunteers and supporters are helping raise funds for Holiday Hope by working the wine tasting bar at Saint Croix Vineyards this fall - come and join us and sample some great wine! O ur volunteers will be at the wine tasting bar each Saturday and Sunday through October 23rd. Wine tasting flights are $6 per person.  Thank you, Saint Croix Vineyards!

We are also still looking for volunteers to fill shifts on October 8th, 9th, and 15th. Volunteer shifts vary from 4.5 to 8.5 hours. Morning and afternoon times are available. Contact Sally Anderson at 651-439-7434 for more information and to sign up to volunteer. 
Holiday Wreath Sale - Order Forms Available
 
It's hard to believe, but it is already time to start planning for the holiday season!  We will once again be selling beautiful wreaths and other holiday greens this year.  Click here to see a description of the items we will have available this year and to download order forms.  Orders are due by 4pm on Friday, November 4th.

Featured Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer with Community Thread
 
You can assist Community Thread's Holiday Hope with processing recipient requests and distributing information to Spanish-speaking individuals. Learn more.
Help with Event Planning
 
You can help offer social and educational events for people with disabilities through Valley Friendship Club. This can include art/craft, science projects, parties, and more! Learn more.
 
Volunteer as a Tutor
 
You can provide academic enrichment activities in math, reading, writing, and music to children of families served by St. Croix Family Resource Center on Tuesdays. Learn more.   
  Community Thread | 651-439-7434 |  www.CommunityThreadMN.org
2300 Orleans Street West, Stillwater
Unless otherwise noted, all activities take place at our Stillwater location.
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