Despite COVID-19 lockdown, many keen shoebox packers have been knitting, sewing, creating and are ready to begin packing shoeboxes.
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Operation Christmas Child is set to have its first packing day of 2021 on Tuesday, April 13 at Lithgow Baptist Church from 10.30am.
The event will kick off with a 'Gifts of Love' morning tea involving food, fun and friendship.
Packers can expect to feel safe with COVID-safe policies in place to ensure all are kept healthy and food will be served individually packed.
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Shoebox packing will follow. People are encouraged to bring new items in the six categories for inclusion suitable for age groups 2-4; 5-9; 10-14 girls and boys.
- SOMETHING TO LOVE (soft toy, doll)
- SOMETHING TO PLAY WITH (ball, rope, puppet, marbles, musical instrument)
- SOMETHING TO WEAR (t-shirt, shorts, skirt, beanie, cap, sandals)
- SOMETHING FOR HYGIENE (soap, washer toothbrush, hair items)
- SOMETHING FOR SCHOOL (book, lead pencils, coloured pencils, chalk, pencil case)
- SOMETHING SPECIAL (bag, jewellery, craft, personal note, photo).
All are welcome. For more information contact Kerry or Val Morris 0406241616 or email kvmorris2@gmail.com
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