2000 OR BUST Jennie McFarland (pictured on the far left with the Santa hat) is a woman on a mission. Since 2006, she’s organized Operation Support Our Troops, an effort to bring holiday cheer to men and women serving in the armed services overseas. As the wife of a Marine who served in Iraq, Jennie knows first hand the importance of letters and care packages in lifting the spirits of the troops. Back in 2006, Jennie and a group of volunteers gathered at St. Augustine’s Church to assemble 190 care packages. Over the years, the effort has grown substantially with the community coming out in full force to donate and volunteer their time. Every year Jennie ups the ante by increasing the care package goal. This SUNDAY from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Jennie and her volunteers hope to assemble a record 2000 care packages. Interested in helping? Donate items (see a suggested list here) or money to cover postage (each box costs $12.95 to ship). Or come to St. Augustine’s on SUNDAY to help pack boxes. For more information, contact Jennie at jennie.mcfarland@verizon.net.
FREAKIN' JORGE Live music tomorrow night (TUESDAY) at Anna Maria's Restaurant featuring Jorge Caraballo. Jorge is well known around New York circles as one of the founding members of the Beatles Tribute Band Rubber Soul. He is also one half of the Freakin’ Ricans, an acoustic duo whose eclectic performances are gaining popularity on the local music scene. Jorge will be performing from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Reservations recommended - 914-833-0555.
LADIES NIGHT The Ladies from the Larchmont Newcomers Club are in for some pre-holiday pampering on THURSDAY night. Join them for manicures, pedicures, massages and Prosecco at Angels Nails. All services are being offered between the hours of 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (ranging in price from $15 to $25 per service) followed by cocktails and hor d’oeuvres. Reserve your appointment by sending an email to Jennifer Fleming at jabkelly@hotmail.com
A CHRISTMAS CAROL In need of some holiday spirit? Head to the Larchmont Village Center on SUNDAY for Librarian Frank Connelly’s annual reading of A Christmas Carol. Frank will don his Charles Dickens costume and perform the holiday classic at 3 p.m. Come early for wine and snacks at 2:30 p.m. This event is made possible by the Larchmont Friends of the Public Library.
FOOD DRIVE The Larchmont Chamber of Commerce is holding a holiday Food Drive this SATURDAY and SUNDAY. Non perishable goods may be dropped off at Ann Taylor and Vieira Organics during business hours. All food collected will be distributed to the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Food Pantry.
GIFT GUIDE Only 22 days until Hanukkah and 27 days until Christmas. Let the holiday shopping begin! Lots of unique gift finds in Larchmont. Check out the Dish’s Annual Gift Guide for 2011.
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