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May
Norman – Benefits from New Walmart Opening
NORMAN — A new Walmart Supercenter opened Wednesday at 3651 Classen Blvd. The new store will employ up to 300 full-time and part-time associates. “We are excited to open and serve the Norman community, just in time for the spring and Memorial Day,” said Mark Deisering, store manager. The Norman Supercenter has a full grocery store […]
May
Greater Portland – Pizza Benefits Operation School Bell
Jason Zacher, a long distance runner who works at the Cedar Mill Bale’s Thriftway, is hosting a pizza night at Papa’s Pizza on May 17 to raise money for his next charity run. Papa’s Pizza, 15700 N.W. Blueridge Dr., will donate 50 percent of its pizza orders for that day to benefit Operation School Bell, […]
May
Los Altos – Seeks Community Volunteers
The Costume Bank in downtown Los Altos seeks volunteers to help in the shop, assist customers and mend and create new costumes. The Costume Bank is the fundraising arm of Assistance League of Los Altos, a community service organization that supports those in need in Los Altos and surrounding towns. Volunteer opportunities are also available […]
May
Sierra Foothills – Hosts Spring Garden Tour Fundraiser
Among the many joys of spring are the delights that come with blooming flowers, budding trees and lively bushes that turn a yard into a garden. Those needing garden ideas and admirers of all things green will find particular delight in the upcoming Gardens of the Hills tour presented by the Assistance League of Sierra […]
May
Temecula Valley – Partners with Every Child’s Dream Foundation
Tasha-Nicole Terani’s life began as a newborn baby in a box in an alley in the third-world country of Tehran. She didn’t even have a blanket, abandoned and left to die by her birth mother. Today she heads a worldwide organization, Every Child’s Dream Foundation headquartered in Los Angeles, dedicated to helping children. Her journey […]
May
Greater Collin County – Former Member Takes Assistance League Philosophy to Japan
In 2004, Chisato Tajima moved from Japan to North Texas with her husband, Yoz Tajima, Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative officer of Fujitsu Network Communications. Shortly after she arrived, a friendly neighbor invited her to attend a meeting of Assistance League of Greater Collin County as her guest. Immediately feeling that she had found a […]