Show your support for the United Way and start your holiday shopping early. Atkinson is hosting its annual United Way Bazaar on Tuesday, Nov. 7, from 10am-3pm, in the East Bear Pit in Central Square.
Items for sale include jewellery, purses, clothing, arts and crafts. The bazaar will also kick-off Atkinson’s second annual Toy and Food Drive (which runs until Nov. 24). Proceeds from the toy and food drive will be contributed to Food 4 Thought (the York Student Food Bank) and the Rexdale Women's Centre. In addition to non-perishable food donations, organizers are seeking toys and gifts for teens (12 to 17 years of age) and gently used clothing for babies and teens. Donations can be dropped off at the East Bear Pit in Central Square on Nov. 7, or at the following locations, between Nov. 8 and 24.
- Rooms 140 or 150 Atkinson Bldg.
- Rooms 301 & 439 Health, Nursing & Environmental Studies Bldg.
- Room 1017 Kinsmen Bldg.
- Room 2120 Technology Enhanced Learning Bldg.
- Room 346 Student Centre
For more information about the drive call 33572 or e-mail stars@atkinson.yorku.ca.