Community Christmas Party at ACIL

Appalachian Center for Independent Living (ACIL) located at Big Chimney, WV invites you to attend their sixth annual Community Christmas Party, on Saturday, December 2, 2006 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Elk Elementary Center on Route 119 located between Big Chimney and Mink Shoals Exits on I-79.

Come one, come all and join us on this festive occasion. Participate in a silent auction, cake walks, raffles and win door prizes and enjoy free refreshments.

Artisans and Exhibitors

Local artisans and exhibitors will be on hand displaying and selling their products. Some of the items for sale will include handbags, toys, WV Home Grown products, and candles. And just in time for holiday shopping!

Artisans and exhibitors scheduled to attend include:

Joyce's Crocheted Creations - Joyce Paxton
Tastefully Simple - Polly Stuart
Longaberger Baskets - Jodi Sergent
Close-to-my-Heart Scrapbooks - Chrissy Miller
Kid Stop - Ann Boyce
Tupperware - Julie Sergent
Gourd Birdhouses - Evon Yoak
Princess House Products - Judy Perry
Pampered Chef - Larry Salsberry
Stained Glass - Pamela Talbert
Fuller Brush - Bill Harper
Football Bears - Kathi Young

For more information on the craft and exhibitor displays or to reserve a table, please contact Ann Marie Adams at ACIL at 800-642-3003 or by email at: ann25314@yahoo.com.

Listen to the music

From noon to 1 p.m. enjoy the sounds of Griffith & Cross, Nashville Recording Artists.

From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. hear Hillbreed, Bluegrass, Country and Gospel music.

Free Health Screening

And while you are here, stop by and see Debbie Short of Allied Nursing and Community Services of West Virginia between 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be free blood pressure checks and related health care information.

Silent Auction

Some of the silent auction items available for bid are:

Cutter Genie
Ceramic Salsa Bowls
Hand Pressing Flashlights
Photo Coasters
13 pc. Culery Set
Porcelain Dolls
Candles
Steam Cleaner
4-Head VCR Player/Recorder
Mouthblown Glass Vase
6 pc. Precision Screw Driver set
Ceramic Lodge Table Set
Tire Quarz Clocks
White Buffalo Clock
Christmas items
Scanner - 6200 Visioneer
Hamilton Beach Food Processor
Lighted Waterfall
12 x 12 Dining Canopy
Dr. Scholl's Percussion Massager
Lamps

Free Refreshments

Donuts, coffee and hot chocolate for the early birds.
Pizza, finger sandwiches, cookies, chips and soda for lunch.

Sponsors

ACIL extends their appreciation to the following individuals and businesses who have generously sponsored this event.

Cash sponsors include:

Charleston Moose Lodge #1444
Telephone Pioneers
Van Lifts Unlimited
Senator Larry Rowe
Sam's Club
Robert's Wholesale Aluminum
Gaten's Funeral Home
Mark and Brenda Goodfellow

Sponsored donations include:

Poca Valley Bank
Heavenly Ham
Eddie's Valvoline Express Care
Allure Styling Salon
Subway of Cross Lanes, WV
Jack Garrett Ford of Spencer, WV

Mark your calendar now and come join us for the Community Christmas Party at ACIL aturday, December 2, 2006 beginning at 11 a.m. at the Elk Elementary Center on Route 119 located between Big Chimney and Mink Shoals Exits on I-79.

Questions? Contact please contact Ann Marie Adams at ACIL at 800-642-3003 or by email at: ann25314@yahoo.com.

Proceeds from the Community Christmas Party benefit people with disabilities.