Our Involvement October 2010
Northside Viking Baseball – Lafayette, La., Oct. 31
Our stores will fund signs on the outfield fence.
Zoo Boo –Alexandria, La., Oct. 30
Our stores will participate in and help sponsor this popular attraction at the zoo, giving children a safe and fun Halloween environment.
Ranch Rodeo & Concert –Tyler, Texas, Oct. 30
This rodeo and concert featuring Daves Highway raises money for the Tyler Type 1 Diabetes Foundation.
Fall Kick-off Tournament –Tyler, Texas, Oct. 29-31
We will contribute to the Tyler Soccer Association’s annual tournament.
Tyler Parks and Recreation Department –Tyler, Texas, Oct. 28
We will donate to the 10th annual Family Fall Fun Festival at Glass Recreation Center.
East Texas Baptist University –Marshall, Texas, Oct. 26
Our stores are supporters of ETBU and donate to help enhance the quality of education for area students.
Christian Homes and Family Services– Tyler, TX, Oct. 26
We are a Fall Dinner Sponsor to raise money for this group that helps provide foster care for children rescued from abuse, neglect and abandonment.
East Texas Food Bank Golf Classic –Tyler, TX, Oct. 25
We will help sponsor the 17th annual event to “drive away hunger” at Twin Lakes Golf Course in Canton, Texas.
Chron’s and Colitis Foundation –Tyler, TX, Oct. 23
We will be a sponsor of the north Texas chapter’s walk set for Tyler.
Tour de Goodwill – Shreveport, La., Oct. 23
We will donate to this exciting race sponsored by Goodwill Industries of North Louisiana.
Green Oaks Performing Arts Academy –Shreveport, La., Oct 22-23
We will support the first “Giants Fall Classic” speech and debate tournament.
Texas College Scholarship Program –Tyler, Texas, Oct. 22
We will donate to the 7th annual Homecoming Golf Classic to help raise scholarships.
Susan G. Komen For The Cure – Texarkana, Texas, Oct. 16
We are glad to sponsor participants and activities for the big event in Texarkana.
POW-MIA-Military Day –Monroe, La., Oct. 9
Prior to the ULM football game, the Skydivers Adventures Jump Team will bring in the game ball to honor veterans.
Fire Ant Festival –Marshall, Texas, Oct. 9
We will be an Ant Trail Sponsor for the 28th annual event.
Thirteenth Annual Boo Benefit –Shreveport, La., Oct. 8-10
Our stores in Shreveport are excited to help out with this fundraiser.
Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce –Tyler, TX, Oct. 7
We will contribute to the “Stars Come Out At Night” fundraiser.
Retro Walk and Roll –Tyler, TX, October 7
The Alzheimer’s Alliance of Smith County will hold RetroFest this year in Tyler.
Lakeview United Methodist Church Kids Swim –Shreveport, La., Oct. 4
We support a program that will give local children the opportunity to learn how to swim.
Red River Revel –Shreveport, La., Oct. 2-9
Our stores will help sponsor children’s play areas at the revel once again.
Junior Achievement –Tyler, TX, Oct. 1
We are glad to support the many programs Junior Achievement coordinates for young people in east Texas.
Literacy Council of Bowie and Miller Counties –Texarkana, TX, Oct. 1
We will again sponsor the council’s programs to fight illiteracy.
Longview ISD Foundation –Longview, TX, Oct. 1
Our stores will donate to the 2011 Lamplighters Awards Banquet.
Tyler ISD Foundation –Tyler, TX, Oct. 1
We have agreed to support the foundation’s academic and teaching recognition event, as well as Teacher of the Year program, among others.
Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home – Monroe, La., Oct. 1
We proudly support the home’s programs in northeast Louisiana.
Friends of Sheriff’s Safety Town – Shreveport, La., Oct. 1
We will again contribute to this educational program for area children sponsored and coordinated by the sheriff’s department.
2010 Bethesda Classic Golf Tournament –Tyler, Texas, Oct. 1
We will help sponsor this fundraiser for Bethesda Health Clinic set for Oakhurst Golf Course.
