Food from the Heart Food Drive Begins Dec. 1THORNTON, Colo.–Nov. 17, 2010–Anythink’s district-wide Gifts from the Heart program continues this December, providing opportunities for friends and neighbors to gather at their local Anythink and create amazing gifts for the special people in their lives. This year, the district’s annual food drive also continues, beginning Dec. 1. Food from the Heart encourages Adams County residents and library customers to bring non-perishable food items to any Anythink location. All donations will go to Adams County Food Distribution for distribution to local families.
Gifts from the Heart Activities
Anythink Bennett
Saturday, Dec. 4, 10 am and Tuesday, Dec. 7-Thursday, Dec. 9, 3:45 pm
495 Seventh Street, Bennett , CO 80102 – 303-644-3303
Kick off the holidays at any of these four gift-making sessions to handcraft gifts suitable for everyone in the family – bedazzled pop bottle cap jewelry, jewel case 2011 calendars, polar fleece scarves with pocket, duct tape men’s ties, flip flop polar fleece slippers, and felt women's coin purses.
Anythink in Motion/Outreach
Various locations, 303-288-2018
Join us at these Anythink in Motion stops for fun, drop-in holiday gift and card-making programs to get you in the spirit of giving.
Dec. 6, 3:15-4:30 pm – North Creek Farms, E. 166th Ave. & Hwy. 7, Brighton, CO 80602
Dec. 7, 3:30-4:30 pm – Berkeley Village, 54th Ave. & Wolff St., Arvada, CO 80002
Dec. 8, 9-10 am – Book Club at Sunny Acres, 2501 E. 104th Ave., Thornton, CO 80233
Anythink Brighton
Saturday, Dec. 11, 2-4 pm
327 E. Bridge Street, Brighton , CO 80602 – 303-659-2572
During the Festival of Lights Parade, stop by Anythink Brighton’s Gifts from the Heart program. Design your own kaleidoscope or create your own wrapping paper while you enjoy coffee or cocoa, soothing music and watch the beautiful lights float by. The library is right along the parade route and a cozy alternative for watching the show.
Anythink Huron Street
Saturday, Dec. 18, 1-4 pm
9417 Huron Street, Thornton , CO 80260 – 303-452-7534
Use your creative side and your imagination to create the perfect gift for someone special as we give thanks for you, our customers, after a wonderful year. Food, fun, and activities provided. Choose a gift that you make yourself:
* Wishing Stars
* CD Case Calendars
* Make Your Own Gift Wrap
* Ribbon Tying by the Fire (3-4 pm)
* Decoupage Boxes
* E-mail Cards (1-2 pm)
* Cookie Decorating
Anythink Commerce City
Saturday, Dec. 18, 1-4 pm
7185 Monaco Street, Commerce City , CO 80022 – 303-287-0063
Have a merry time decorating your own wrapping paper and making paper gift ornaments filled with candy and little toys. You’ll also get to decorate cookies and cupcakes to enjoy with warm apple cider.
Anythink Wright Farms
Saturday, Dec. 11, 11 am-2 pm
5877 E. 120th Ave., Thornton , CO 80602 – 303-405-3200
Everyone is invited to make gifts for loved ones for the 2010 holiday season – snowball-shaped soaps and wire art projects, plus instructions on how to make mulled spice sachets for mulling your own bottle of wine or cider. It’s sure to be a cozy and fun holiday experience.
