The Theme for this years

Community Make A Blanket Day is

WE Remember...

September 11, 2010

9a.m. - 3p.m.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

5500 Fruitvale Ave

We want to make this a special day as we remember those that have and are serving our country. If you have a special memory of someone that helped at Ground Zero in New York or has served or is serving our country. We will have a short program to pay tribute to these great Americans. Please mail your memory to Michele Willis, 10720 Palm Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93312.

Please join us to help serve the special needs of children in our area.

·        Please bring scissors/sewing machine & accessories.

·        You may bring completed blankets ready to donate.

·        Fabric (cotton, flannel, fleece) batting (not stuffing) in 1
         ½ yard lengths and yarn may be donated.

·        NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY All help is
          appreciated & you do not have to bring anything to
          participate.

·        All styles of blankets may be donated….crocheted,
         knitted, flannel, quilted, fleece.

·        Blankets  preferably not smaller than 45x36

·        Blankets are for infants through teen years, so any size
         is appropriate.

·        Learn how to crochet, quilt - Knitters & Crocheters
         welcome.

For more information contact: Michele Willis, Project Linus Chapter Coordinator 589-1854 or quilts4kidz@sbcglobal.net 
  

Monthly Blanket Days

LDS Church on "A" St. 9a.m. - noon
Mercy Hospital 6p.m. - 9p.m. on Truxtun Ave, Clerou Room. Go through main doors of hospital & look left, there it is!

Come join us. Bring a project or come help label and bag blankets. There is something for all to do. All blankets to benefit children of Kern County


2010 Schedule:


Bakersfield

* July 20, 2010  
* Aug 17, 2010
* Sept 11, 2010 Make A Blanket Day-LDS Church
* Sept 21, 2010
* Oct 19, 2010
* Nov 16, 2010
* Dec 14, 2010 (2nd Tues)


Clovis

July 31, 2010        10am-1pm

D & J Sewing Center
2700 Clovis Ave

Join us as we make blankets for children in the local area
No Experience Necessary
Bring your sewing machine & accessories. If you don't sew, please come anyway. There is something for everyone to do.
Please call 661-589-1854 or 559-225-4927 if you have any questions. 


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