Operation Gratitude
Location: The Library
Dates: From now through September
Time: Whenever you have the chance
Details: Ensure that all who serve know that their sacrifices are appreciated...WRITE A LETTER! Operation Gratitude sends 200,00+ Care Packages each year to Deployed Troops, Veterans, New Recruits, & First Responders. Of all the items included in these packages, the most cherished are the personal letters of appreciation. Operation Gratitude's goal is to include several letters and colorful drawings in every Care Package in order to tell our heroes that "WE CARE!"
Don't know where to start?
Dates: From now through September
Time: Whenever you have the chance
Details: Ensure that all who serve know that their sacrifices are appreciated...WRITE A LETTER! Operation Gratitude sends 200,00+ Care Packages each year to Deployed Troops, Veterans, New Recruits, & First Responders. Of all the items included in these packages, the most cherished are the personal letters of appreciation. Operation Gratitude's goal is to include several letters and colorful drawings in every Care Package in order to tell our heroes that "WE CARE!"
Don't know where to start?
- Start with a salutation, such as "Dear Hero" or "Dear Brave One"
- You can write to a: Deployed Troop, Veteran, New Recruit, or First Responder: all deserve to be thanked for their bravery
- Deployed Troop: these men and women are currently overseas in harm's way
- Veteran: these men and women have served our country in the past
- New Recruit: these men and women have just completed Boot Camp and have sworn to serve for the next 4+ years
- First Responder: these men and women serve as firefighters, paramedics, or officers of the law
- Express your thanks for their selfless service
- Avoid politics completely and religion in excess; however, saying you pray for them is wonderful
- Share a little about yourself: family, hobbies, work, school, pets, travel
- Talk about life & interest: sports, weather, music, movies, food, books
- Adults: include your contact information (mail or email) so the letter recipient can reply
- Children: FIRST NAMES ONLY and no addresses please
- Can't find the words? Consider drawing or painting a picture instead; please add a note to kids' drawings with their age (AVOID GLITTER!)
- Please DO NOT put your letter/card/drawing in an individual envelope! All letters/cards/drawings must be screened by Operation Gratitude before they can be sent out.
Story TimeLocation: The Library
Dates: Every Thursday beginning September 7th Time: 11:00 am to around 11:45 am Details: So many people, both children and adults, delight in stories and their characters! Join us weekly for story time followed by a related craftivity. All ages are welcome, so be sure not to miss your favorites! |
Open HouseLocation: The Library
Date: Thursday, September 14th Time: 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Details: Join us for refreshments, and sign up for a library card if you don't have one. It's Library Card Sign-Up Month! |
Saturday MovieLocation: The Library
Date: Saturday, September 16th Time: 1:00 pm Details: We will be showing Guardians of the Galaxy! |
Comedy NightLocation: Wisecrackers Comedy Club at the Ramada Inn Whitehall/Allentown
Date: Saturday, September 30th Time: Doors open at 8:00 pm and the show is from 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm Details: Support the Library and tickle your funny bone with Mike Spiers featuring Alex Grubard and emceed by Brian Gray. Tickets are $20. Please call Sue at 610-261-0484 for tickets or more information. To buy tickets online with a credit card go to: Wisecrackers Allentown |
