It's the Holiday Season!

The happy rush is on and Altrusans are doing their part, as usual. We have a few projects going that will help you - you can decorate with gorgeous poinsettias, you can cover your gift list with a quality afghan specific to our area, and you can become the Santa the kids in your life have always dreamed of by buying some raffle tickets and winning our Radio Flyer Wagon Full of Toys! How's that for covering the bases?

Here's a picture of the afghan, called Jewels on the Rivers. It's a large 51" x 71" tapesty picturing each of the rivers, towns, and their "jewels" in our area. Afghans cost $55, and they come with a booklet with historical information reflecting the images. Afghans are available at Banda's Bouquets in downtown Longview (check out Banda's new storefront at 1414 Commerce). They're also at the Cowlitz County Hisorical Museum and at the Merk Deli.

The Radio Flyer Wagon (donated by Bob's Sporting Goods) is heaped with toys suitable for school-age kids, a $375 value. You can purchase raffle tickets for $2 each at Cowlitz Credit Union on Nov 30, Dec 1, 7, 8, 14 and 15; at Bob's Sporting Goods on Dec 1, 7, 8, 14, 15; and at Banda's Bouquets, open Monday through Saturday. 

And of course, our GORGEOUS poinsettias are on sale - $13 each or 3/$35 for the 6 1/2-inch potted plants. Call Joyce Leitner at 360-673-1983 to place your order. Special colors and sizes are also available. Plus, you get the warm, fuzzy feeling that your money is being kept right in our community and will be used to help those in need.