Bonham -- Everyone is invited to attend the fourth annual Spirit of Giving Community Christmas Party on Saturday, November 18 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The parking lot of First Presbyterian Church at the corner of 9th and Center streets in Bonham will be filled with new and gently used items. Everyone who attends, regardless of age, will receive five tickets to “purchase” anything they want for FREE. Items large and small have a “cost” of one ticket. No income limits are imposed and no paperwork is required.
Church and community members have been collecting items all year for this special event. Items available will include holiday decorations, furniture, diapers, toys, coats, sweaters, linens, household goods, and more! Drawings will be held for several bicycles (both new and used) and some furniture items.
Hot dogs and fixings will be provided by the K5 Fannin Radio Club. Cookies and hot chocolate will also be available. Bonham Kiwanis Club will host a gift-wrapping station.
All items, refreshments, and drawing entries are FREE!
Tickets will be given out at the 9th Street entrance to the First Presbyterian parking lot. Please do not park at the apartment complex that adjoins the FPC parking lot.
The 2017 Spirit of Giving partners include First Presbyterian Church, First United Methodist Church, K5 Fannin Radio Club, Bonham Psychiatry, Chi Lambda, Living Word Church of God, Pack 54 Cub Scouts Wolfe Den #4, and Bonham Kiwanis.
In case of rain, the event will be held Sunday, November 19 from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
For more information, call the church office at 903-583-2014 or email spiritofgivingbonham@gmail.com .