4th Annual February Drive

[inzanesrt4]

For those who have attended in the past, this is a different drive because of flood damage our usual route is underconstruction and Rainbow Falls state park is closed. We still wanted to make a drive and make a donation so made an alternative route. Its much shorter (more of cruise then spirited drive) Hope to see some of you there.


Important info:

Who: Everybody

What: 4th Annual February Drive!

When: Sunday; February 24th, 2008 (Time: See below)

Where: Starts in Olympia / Ends in Centralia (see details below)

Why: Fun! (Also to help out flood victims)

(Optional : Please bring canned goods to donate.)


Details:

8:00 AM Meet for Breakfast at IHOP --- 3519 Martin Way E, Olympia (Optional)

Coming from south, Take exit 107 turn right on Pacific ave, turn left on Lilly, go over freeway, then turn left on Martin way, IHOP on your left hand side. (slow coming into Parking lot for LOW cars )

Coming from North, take exit 109, turn right on Martin, IHOP just past Lilly on left hand side. (slow coming into Parking lot for LOW cars )



9:30 - 10:00 AM Meet at (4141 MARTIN WAY LACEY, WA 98516)K-Mart parking lot (1/2 mile east of IHOP on Martin)


10:30 Leave

Here is a map of the drive : (Different then the past because of flood damage to Rainbow Falls Area)

MAP! <---Click

11:25 stop in Elma for quick break and re-group.

11:40 Back on road.

12:15 Stop @ St.Marks drop off donations.(they also have cash flood fund that goes 100% to victims)

12:35 Back on Road

1:00pm Eat lunch at (1054 Harrison Ave)Country Cousins in Centralia (Optional)

Head HOME!


ATTENTION: (This drive is approximately 60 miles.)

It is helpfull to have-

A) Close to a full tank of gas
B) Copy of our route and/or a map
C) Two way radio and/or Cell phone

 

[inzanesrt4]

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[inzanesrt4]

It doesn't have to be canned goods. I'm sorry they just have to be Non perishable food items.

Here is a list I found on a red cross site.

Here are some suggestions of canned and dry goods that are nutritious and easy to use:
(asks that you avoid items in glass as they often break in transit.) Thank You!

Tuna Fish or other canned fish or meat
Beef Stew, Meat Soups
Hearty Soups
Canned Spaghetti or Pasta
Chili
Beans (kidney, pinto, green, yellow, refried or black beans)
Baby Food or Formula
Ensure or other nutritional supplement drinks

Rice
Dry Beans
Noodles, Macaroni
Powdered Milk
Pancake or Baking Mixes
Cereal/Oatmeal
Granola Bars
Peanut Butter
Jelly (in plastic jars)

Personal Care Items
Diapers
Toothpaste
Toothbrushes
Soap
Shampoo
Disposable Razors

 

[mazdaspeed777]

Sweet idea! But a bit to far away for me so (bump) for you

So are you donating all the goods to red cross then??

 

[inzanesrt4]

No it is going to a local church in the area of the Floods. The Red Cross is a great organization and is doing great things to help but the donating to the church is the only way to make sure 100% of what is donated goes to those who need it in that community. The list I got from Red Cross as their general list of items they always need across the US.

 

[inzanesrt4]

Its Tomorrow and everyone remember to bring a donation if you can.

 

[inzanesrt4]

Awesome drive! Thanks again for everyone who came out. I personally had a great time. I got to meet new people and see some old friends. It was fantastic, Church was over whelmed, they had a small basket for us to fill, they thought everyone was going to bring like one can of food. (shocked) We blew them away with our generosity and courtesy.