September 2005 Volume 31 Issue 8  

Gifts With Heart

     With help from girls and leaders of GSSJC and other community groups, Gifts with Heart 2005 has a challenging goal of making 7,200 toys for needy children in the metropolitan Houston area. Lowe’s was a major partner and contributor to Gifts with Heart 2004, providing supplies, materials and a space to make 2,000 holiday gifts. This year, the home improvement retailer continues to support the program by donating its Build and Grow projects to be assembled, decorated and transformed into holiday gifts for underprivileged children.
     In March 2005, the gift making for the 2005 project began with the GSSJC La Porte Service Unit’s Spring Break Camp. June through November 2005, GSSJC girls, leaders, and parents may attend workshops at many of the different locations of our partner Lowe’s. Workshops introduce girls to priming and painting wood and gift-wrapping the final product. On Friday, November 18, the gift-making process will conclude with the help of the participants attending the Houston Museum of Natural Science Girl Scout Overnight.
     GSSJC girls who participate in making the projects are invited to a December Gift Exchange where girls will present gifts to recipients. Houston Mayor Bill White and Houston’s Fox 26 News sponsor this event. Melissa Wilson, 9 p.m. news anchor, will be the Mistress of Ceremonies.
Registration information:
*To register: an adult please contact Rosalind Rolls, 713-747-0012 or e-mail rosalind.rolls@sbcglobal.net.
*Do not call the local stores to register a troop or a family. Clinics accommodate 30 people, including leaders, parents, girls, and
    family members.
* Registration is on a first call, first placed basis.
* Girl Scout groups/troops: please wear a troop T-shirt or other identifying item.
* GSSJC contact, Melinda Gaskill, 713-292-0232 or mgaskill@sjgs.org for more information (cannot register you for classes)

Lowe’s of Pearland
2741 Broadway, Pearland, 77581
Tuesday, September 6, 6-8 p.m.
Thursday, September 8, 6-8 p.m.
Saturday, September 10, 9-11 a.m.

Lowe’s of Woodlands
3052 College Park Drive, Conroe, 77384
Tuesday, September 13, 6-8 p.m.
Thursday, September 15, 6-8 p.m.
Saturday, September 17, 9-11 a.m.

Lowe’s of West Houston
15555 FM 529, Houston, TX 77095
Tuesday, September 20, 6-8 p.m.
Thursday, September 22, 6-8 p.m.
Saturday, September 24, 9-11 a.m.

Lowe’s of Lake Jackson
200 Hwy 332 East, Lake Jackson, 77566
Tuesday, September 27, 6-8 p.m.
Thursday, September 29, 6-8 p.m.
Saturday, October 1, 9-11 a.m.

Lowe’s of Atascocita
7355 FM 1960 Road East, Humble, 77346
Tuesday, October 4, 6-8 p.m.
Thursday, October 6, 6-8 p.m.
Saturday, October 8, 9-11 a.m.

Lowe’s of North Central Houston
1521 North Loop West, Houston, 77008
Tuesday, October 11, 6-8 p.m.
Thursday, October 13, 6-8 p.m.
Saturday, October 15, 9-11 a.m.

Lowe’s of Baybrook
19225 Gulf Freeway, Webster, 77598
Tuesday, October 18, 6-8 p.m.
Thursday, October 20, 6-8 p.m.
Saturday, October 22, 9-11 a.m.

Lowe’s of Livingston
120 US 59 Loop South, Livingston, 77351
Tuesday, October 25, 6-8 p.m.
Thursday, October 27, 6-8 p.m.
Saturday, October 29, 9-11 a.m.

Lowe’s of Katy
19935 Katy Freeway, Houston, 77094
Tuesday, November 1, 6-8 p.m.
Thursday, November 3, 6-8 p.m.
Saturday, November 5, 9-11 a.m

Lowe’s of Northwest Houston
19580 State Hwy 249, Houston, 77070
Tuesday, November 8, 6-8 p.m.
Thursday, November 10, 6-8 p.m.
Saturday, November 12, 9-11 a.m.

Lowe’s of Conroe
1920 Westview Blvd., Conroe, 77304
Tuesday, November 15, 6-8 p.m.
Thursday, November 17, 6-8 p.m.
Note: Only two workshops will be conducted at this location

More than 1,000 girls are registered for a workshop so far. Thanks to
all for your participation!
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