October 2016
Young Variety Newsletter
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The Container Store
Grand Opening Weekend to Support Variety

Support Variety and shop opening weekend, November 19 and 20 at The Container Store. 10% of opening weekend sales will be donated to Variety. Have you already fallen in love with The Container Store? If so, then you might be their next Super Fan. You'll be FIRST in line on Grand Opening Day, receive a $250 Store More Card and MORE! To enter, post on The Container Store Facebook wall or email pr@containerstore.com telling them why you can't contain your love for The Container Store! Submit entry by 10/31.
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    Variety Volunteer Opportunities

Nov. 11 - 12:  Beer, Wine & Food Expo
Variety is seeking 25 volunteers to be wine valets and stage hands at Iowa's Premier Beer, Wine & Food Expo. Volunteers will help load wine into attendees cars and assist at the wine, food and beer stages in Hy-Vee Hall at the Iowa Events Center.  Email Tiffany for more information or sign-up here. Variety receives a donation for supplying volunteers.
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Save the Date for Black Tie

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Young Variety Charity Tour- Food Bank of Iowa  
 
Did you know 1 in 5 Iowa children does not have enough to eat? Join us November 9 at 5:30 at the Food Bank of Iowa to learn more about food insecurity, Variety's role in funding the Food Bank and what you can do to help.

A social will be held following the tour at Della Viti from 7 to 8 p.m.  RSVP on the Facebook event page.
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Meet Sam, our Newest Variety Kid!
 
Sam was thrilled to receive a specialized bike at Bow Tie Ball Oct. 14. She is 4 years old and has Mowat-Wilson syndrome which impairs her balance.

Sam could not stop giggling with excitement and even stayed after the presentation to dance! Learn more about Variety's specialized bike program.  
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Save the Dates for 2017!