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The Warm Wishes Bocce Ball Invitational is coming up on September 19th in Marin County. The event benefits Warm Wishes, a San Rafael non-profit organization which creates street packs to keep bay area homeless keep warm during winter. Warm Wishes volunteers distribute 5,000 “StreetPacks” or backpacks stuffed with new, warm gloves, scarves, hats, wool socks and rain ponchos to homeless men and women and children, living on the streets of the Bay Area.
Never played Bocce Ball? That is ok! It is fun and it is easy. Wikipedia has a definition that makes it all sound very complicated, it is not! You pick your team of four, and you throw these fun round little balls down a lane. There is even a practice session for those who want to get their game on! Every time I play, I think I should play more. Teams for the event must be picked by September 11th, so go ahead and register!
Warm Wishes Bocce Ball Invitational Details
- What: 2009 Bocce Ball Invitational
- When: Saturday, September 19th, 10:00 am
- Why: Proceeds to benefit Warm Wishes street packs for the street communities throughout the Bay Area!
- Tickets: Entry and Raffle Ticket Purchase form
- Sponsorship Opportunities
- Donate: Your donations are tax deductible. Donate to Warm Wishes
- Info: www.warmwishes.org
- Questions: Please contact Mary@marinlink.org or 472-0211
Warm Wishes Bocce Ball Practice Date is Sunday, September 13, 12:00-2:00, refreshments will be served, Albert park, 5 – “B” Street, San Rafael.
Despite our affluent community, homelessness is still a problem in Marin County. Project Homeless Connect is an initiative that was created by San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom, in collaboration with the Department of Health, the Department of Human Services, other government agencies, the private sector and community non-profits and individuals. The program helps the homeless with access to key services such as dental services, DMV IDs, Family Services and more. This program has been brought to Marin and will be held for the fourth time on January 29. You can help out by volunteering for Project Homeless Connect!
- When: January 29, 2009
- Where: First Presbyterian Church- 1510 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael
- Hours: 10 AM until 3PM (Doors close at 2PM)
- Volunteer check-in: 8:45 am
- How to volunteer: Download complete volunteer information or contact Marin Link at 415-472-0211.