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St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church is seeking book donations for the next quarterly book sale on May 1-2. The church accepts books, CDs and DVD in good condition but no textbooks, encyclopedias, or magazines. Arrangements for pickup can be made for large donations, and acknowledgement letters will be provided for tax purposes. Unsold books are donatedContinue reading “Used Book, CD, and DVD Drive – St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church – Ends April 30th”

The Village will hold E-Waste Clean Up Days on Saturday, April 18, 2015 from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM and Saturday, April 25, 2015 from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM at Village Hall. Acceptable items include computers, monitors, printers, cables and peripherals, networking equipment, VCR, stereos and audio/video equipment, holiday lights and metal decorations, homeContinue reading “E – Recycle – Saturday April 18th Village of Glen Carbon”

Edison’s will be accepting election signs through Sun. April 19. Help save the environment, and drop yours off during our normal business hours.

Are you looking to donate some of your excess Easter candy? Maybe you can’t pass up a 90% off deal at the store? Please contact Betsy Sawyer at Kbjsaw@hotmail.com. She is a volunteer for several homeless outreach programs.

Local Girl Scout troops are collecting personal hygiene products for the Glen-Ed Pantry. Bags were placed on doors this past weekend. Please place donations in the bag and place the bag with products on your front porch prior to Saturday March 14th 9am. Girl Scouts from your neighborhood will pick up donations and deliver toContinue reading “Personal Hygiene Products – Girls Scouts – Saturday March 14th”

CJD Electronic Recycling, Highland Paper Shredding, and Shoeman Water Project will all be present. Electronic Recycling – CJD – accepts most things with a cord and anything metal. They no longer accept CRT, Console, or Projection TV’s. Examples: Computers, printers, cables and peripherals – keyboards, mice, etc.) fax machines, digital converter boxes, video games, electricalContinue reading “Electronic, Paper and Shoe Recycling – Saturday March 14th 11am – 2pm”

The SIUE Chapter of the Phi Kappa Phi (PKP) Honor Society are collecting new and gently-used books for children who are between 6 months and 6 years old. The book drive goes Thursday, 4/30/15.  To donate: a) St. Mary’s School & Church in Edwardsville has collection box b)send books via campus mail to Steve Hupp, BoxContinue reading “Children’s Book Drive – New & Used; Ends April 30, 2015”

The Glen Carbon Library will be collecting NEW children’s books for distribution through First Book St. Louis. The books will be collected at the library during the months of February and March 2015. First Book distributes only new books with the belief that low-income children receive many hand-me-downs and deserve a book that is uniquelyContinue reading “Book Drive – Collection of NEW books for First Book at Glen Carbon Library”

You’ve read about the wonderful work they do, now show Metro East Humane Society you love them in February and get rewarded in return! Bring in a listed donation and get a certificate for a free nail trim and a “Go Green” with Hawthorne tote bag! We are collecting donations now, so come on inContinue reading “Hawthorne Animal Hospital – Pet drive for Metro East Humane Society”