Holiday Care Package Assembly Party at Brooklyn Bowl with State Radio, Guster, SK6ERS, and fun. on 11/28!
On Saturday, November 28th, Calling All Crows will host a care package assembly party at Brooklyn Bowl to benefit soldiers serving overseas this holiday season. The service event is free, open to the public, and will culminate with performances by members of State Radio, Guster, Stephen Kellogg & The Sixers, and fun. – all on stage at Brooklyn Bowl!
Live music fans in NYC for Thanksgiving Weekend are asked to arrive with care package donations (see list of items below). Volunteers will write letters to troops, thank them for their service, and pack the notes with care packages to be shipped to Iraq and Afghanistan in time for the holiday season. Cash donations will also be collected to help offset international shipping costs.
ITEMS FREQUENTLY REQUESTED BY TROOPS:
Ramen noodles, Easy Mac, peanut butter, energy bars, etc.. (food must be pre-packaged)
Salt and pepper or spice mixes
Deodorant, toothpaste, soap, baby wipes, body/foot powder, lip balm
Long-distance phone cards
Insoles for shoes
Gatorade mix/general drink mixes
Black boot socks
Books, CDs
Batteries
Playing Cards
Ziploc bags
Disposable cameras
Special thanks to Brooklyn Bowl for offering to host this special event!
Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Please be sure to RSVP now and encourage your friends to do the same. THANK YOU!
**TEAM SK6ERS**