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A Beary Big, Bear-making Event
ORGANIZATION: March of the Blanketeers
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Spots available: 10+
Come Join March of the Blanketeers for our Bear-making event, where volunteers just like you will handmake bears for the severely ill children we serve, right here on Long Island.
Limited supplies will be available, such as; "Bear colored" yarn, and fabric. Light Refreshments will be available. Please bring your own Batting. Please use Cotton or Polyester Batting. There will be one Sewing Machine available during the time of the event. Please DO NOT Destroy it!
Please leave ALL completed bears with us, and send in all bears completed afterwards directly to us at
March of the Blanketeers
25 Rte. 111
P.O. Box #1372
Smithtown, NY 11787
That is for Washing, and distribution, purposes.
It is optional, however; but if you need Community Service Hours, you can earn two hours for attending the Event. Please include your Land Address in your Application if you require Community Service Hours.
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About March of the Blanketeers
Location:
25 Rte. 111, #1372, Smithtown, NY 11787, US
Mission Statement
Making blankets, hats, bears and cards for severely ill children ages 0 days o 19 years old with eco-consciousness in mind.
Description
An all volunteer nonprofit organization where volunteers hand make blankets, hats, bears, and cards for severely ill children and teens ages 0 days to 19 years in the US with eco-friendliness in mind.
CAUSE AREAS
Arts & Culture,
Children & Youth,
Community
WHEN
Sun Feb 09, 2025
02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
WHERE
148 Smithtown BoulevardNesconset LibraryNesconset, NY 11767
(40.83622 ,-73.15842 )
DATE POSTED
January 8, 2025
SKILLS
- Crocheting
- Knitting
- Sewing
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Public Groups
- Private Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
- Two Hours
Private Group Details
- Group Size Range 1 - 20
- Event can be held at a volunteer group location (e.g. office, park)
- Donation required
- Handmade bears, and scrap thread, fabric, fleece, and yarn