Beacon of Hope schedules activities and programs for July
The Beacon of Hope has announced its activities and programs for the month of July.
The Beacon is open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Computers, fax and printer are available for use.
• The Food Bank — every Saturday at 9:30 a,m. On Saturday, July 3, the Food Bank will be open from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. due to the Independence Day parade. The Emergency Pantry is available when the Beacon is open.
• Wellness Committee — Monday, July 12, at 10 a.m.
• Strange Arrangement — Monday 6-7:30 pm. Lessons given. A musical experience.
• Funds/Communications meeting — Monday, July 19, at 10 a.m.
• Grants Committee meeting — Thursday, Aug. 5, at 2:30 p.m.
• Pine Island Cares — Wednesday, July 7, at 10 a.m.
• GED classes are on Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• ESOL class started Thursday, April 1, from 3-4:30 pm. This will be ongoing every Thursday.
• The Attic (Thrift Store) will be open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations may be brought during these times.
• Tuesday, July ,6 will be 50% off “almost everything” day.
Wellness articles are now available on our Website, beaconofhopepineisland.com. These articles are changed every couple of weeks. Past articles are archived to be read at any time. The present series is on spices. There was an article on garlic and ginger. The new one is turmeric with cayenne to follow.
Tickets are being sold for Beacon Scratch Madness. This is a board with a $100 bill and $250 worth of scratch offs. Tickets are $5 each and the drawing will be held at the American Legion on July 3. The proceeds benefit the Beacon of Hope.
The Beacon of Hope is located at 5090 Doug Taylor Circle, St James City, FL 33956. For more information, call 239-283-5123.