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Caring For Kids Looking For Volunteers
The nonprofit organization has released its calendar of events through March and hopes volunteers will help staff them.

At the start of the school year, Caring for Kids helped 3,626 kids get ready for the classroom with school supplies, backpacks, hygiene products and other resources.
Now, it's asking for your help.
The nonprofit organization has released its calendar of events through March and hopes volunteers will help staff them.Â
Oct. 8
- Oktoberfest
- Ram Takeover 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Oct. 25Â
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- Scaring for Kids Dance hosted by Lakewood Moose
October
- Poinsettia sales start
- Delivery Nov. 26, Dec. 3
Nov. 9
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- Stuff the Bus
- Clover Park High School
November
- Color book collection starts for food bank holiday gifts
December –
- Holiday Fair
- 13:Â set-up; 14:Â fair
Feb. 8
- Happy Hearts Dinner Auction
March 2nd
- Read Across America
- Book distribution
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