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Choose a gift that gives twice

East Kish to hold 9th Alternative Gift Fair on Dec. 3

REEDSVILLE — What do you give the pet-loving relative who already has it all?

Not another cat.

Parishioners at East Kishacoquillas Presbyterian Church are encouraging area residents to begin their Christmas shopping at the ninth annual Alternative Gift Fair.

From 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., Dec. 3 at the church, sixteen nonprofit organizations will have displays highlighting their work locally and around the world. During the event, guests may choose to make monetary donations in honor of loved ones. Guests will receive an acknowledgment card for each donation, which can be given as a gift.

Event organizers say the gift fair is a unique way for gift-givers to combine recipients’ interests and help the community. The church’s website suggests a gift for teachers that gives books to children. A pet lover may appreciate a gift that helps rescue animals.

According to the site, some families make donations instead of exchanging other gifts. Others make donations in thanksgiving for the gifts they have received, and some make gifts in memory of those who have passed away.

For those who cannot attend the fair on Dec. 3, a printable donor form is available at www.eastkish.org. Hover over the “Events” tab in the navigation bar at the top of the page, then click Alternative Gift Fair — 2017.

Organizations participating in this year’s event include:

¯AARF PA — www.aarfpa.com

¯Milroy-Reedsville Meals on Wheels — Serve two meals per week to those unable to cook for themselves.

¯Friends of the Mifflin County Library — www.mifflincountylibrary.org/friends

¯LUMINA Center — www.luminacenter.org

¯Habitat for Humanity of Mifflin County — www.mifflinhabitat.org

¯The Abuse Network — www.abusenetwork.org

¯Santa’s Bookbag — Promotes literacy by providing needy children with new and used books.

¯Reedsville Volunteer Fire Co. — www.reedsvillevfd.com

¯Heifer International — www.heifer.org

¯Shelter Services Inc. — Provides temporary housing and support to the homeless.

¯Mifflin-Juniata Pet Food Pantry — www.localpetpantry.org

¯Krislund Camp Scholarship Fund — www.krislund.org

¯Mifflin County Historical Society — www.mifflincountyhistory.org

¯Smile Train — www.smiletrain.org

¯Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard — www.stmark-lewistown.org/mission-outreach/mother-hubbards-cupboard

¯Rescue Our Furry Friends — www.roffrescue.wordpress.com

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