Holiday Events in Bristol and, yes, United Way!

Holiday Events in Bristol!

Michelle sent out this really nice list of upcoming downtown events.  Be in the know!

Saturday, November 8   Veterans Parade starts at 10 am

Monday, November 24 from 5-8 pm Downtown Bristol Open House (Carriage rides are back!)

Saturday November 29 Small Business Saturday  (Shop local!)

Monday, December 1 at 6:15 pm Christmas Tree Lighting

Thursday, December 4 at 7 pm Christmas Parade

Tuesday, December 16 6 pm Journey's End Walk down State Street

And don't forget that the Bristol Ballet will have The Nutcracker the weekend of December 5th.  There will be performances on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

 

The United Way 

Yes, it's the daily reminder about the United Way!  United Way gives money to a number of local causes.  Here's a partial list from their website:

Family Promise of Bristol… Helps homeless families with children have the resources necessary to regain permanent housing. Santa Pal Provides financial oversight for this program that helps local families provide Christmas gifts for their children ages 5-12.
Help Your Neighbor… A program sponsored by BTES and BVU to help customers who are less fortunate pay their winter electric bills. The electric companies collect donations from their customers. The Salvation Army certifies the eligibility of the recipient, and the United Way of Bristol disburses the funds. Every dollar goes directly toward helping residential electric customers.
School Resource Program… Provides resources through the guidance counselors in the Bristol Tennessee, Bristol Virginia and Sullivan Co. school systems to ensure that students have what they need to be pre-pared to learn.
Family Wize Prescription Drug Discount Card… In partnership with FamilyWize, United Way of Bristol seeks to assist the uninsured and underinsured by providing prescrip-tion drug discount cards to families and individuals who have no prescription insurance or whose insurance does not cover certain medications.
Emergency Food Assistance… Provides food to needy individuals and families in our commu-nity through the Bristol Emergency Food Pantry.

Remember, all forms need to be turned into Brenda by Friday, December 7.  Thanks!