President-elect Barack Obama has asked his supporters to observe a day of service prior to his inauguration so local Obama supporters will be aiming to help out local United Way organizations.
The Blue Tiger Committee of the Livingston County Democratic Party will hold a potluck on Sunday, January 18, in honor of Martin Luther King's birthday.
The potluck will be 4 p.m. at party headquarters, 10321 E. Grand River, Suite 600 of the Fonda Place office park, east of Brighton. Attendees should bring a dish to share, their beverage, and an item from the United Way organizations' wish list (see below).
A film of King's famous 1963 "I Have a Dream" speech will be shown as well as a short film starring James Earl Jones called Martin Luther King, Jr. – Legacy of a Dream.
In keeping with President-elect Obama’s request for Monday (January 19) to be a community service day across the country, we will deliver the items donated at Sunday's potluck to the United Way on Monday.
For more information, please call the office at (810) 229-4212.
Wish List for United Way Organizations
Ream of 8 1/2 “ x 11” paper, white or colors
Box of pens or pencils
Card or cover stock
Notebook binders
Board games
Coloring books
Crayons
Coffee
Coffee Creamer
Sweeteners/Sugar for coffee
Pop
Juice boxes
Snacks
Laminating sheets
Paper products (cups, plates, napkins, etc.)
Plastic knives, forks, spoons
Baby dolls
Small baby diapers
Colored Pipe Cleaners
Jump Ropes
Hula Hoops
Toilet paper, paper towels, Kleenex
Cleaning supplies
Postage stamps
Greeting Cards
Toys
Envelopes
Address labels
Books for children and teens
Music CD’s & Movie DVD’s (PG-13 and below)
Manilla folders
Post-it Notes
Telephone message pads
Yellow letter & legal pads
Staples
Tape
Baby supplies
Baby food
Prenatal vitamins
Non-perishable food
Personal care items (shampoo, etc.)
Extension cords
Paper clips
Movie passes
Gift cards for grocery stores, gasoline, Target, Costco, Meijer, Home Depot, Lowes, local restaurants
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