Downtown Redmond’s Orange Blossom Society, a creative place for kids, is connecting to the community this holiday season.
Serving as a drop-off location for Eastside Baby Corner through Nov. 30, Orange Blossom Society is making it easy for Redmond residents to come with their children to drop off diapers, baby formula or other new supplies for children ages birth through age 12. The Ruby Slipper Guide is partnering with Orange Blossom Society for this drive for Eastside Baby Corner.
Orange Blossom Society Founder Sharman Ghio, mother of two, is committed to giving back to the local community and providing ways for children to participate in giving.
“Children have so much to give back and their creativity, compassion and energy can work together to improve and brighten the lives of those around them,” she said. “At Orange Blossom Society, we’re trying to make giving back an integral part of children’s overall education and enrichment and provide meaningful opportunities for kids to get involved.”
Orange Blossom Society is also offering many special camps and classes this holiday season where children can create masterpieces to show their gratitude to loved ones and community members.
Some of the camps and classes being offered include:
• Thursday, November 11: Giving Thanks – Make crafts, create cards and reflect on all of the things we are thankful for in life.
• Friday, November 12: Cooking Nutrition and Manners – Just in time for Thanksgiving.
• Friday, November 19: Thanksgiving Cards and Cookies – Create Thanksgiving cards and cookies for firefighters, police officers, librarians, and teachers.
• Friday, December 3: Holiday Centerpieces – Make frosted candle holders, holiday table runners and more.
• Saturday, December 11: Holiday Cards and Cookies – Create holiday cards and cookies for moms, dads, brothers, sisters, grandparents, teachers or other special people.
• Saturday, December 18: Holiday Cards for Senior Center – Let’s not forget the people who have started our community. We will create personal cards for the seniors in our community.
For more information about these camps including a full list with camp and class times and registration information, visit www.orangeblossomsociety.com.
