Our drive benefits the three charities listed below and the families they serve. Please be generous in your donations because for every single item you give, Rich's will match it. Help make a difference in the life of a family in need.

The following items are being collected at ALL Rich’s Sewing & Vacuum locations from November 17 to December 8:

• Shampoo
• Antibacterial Wipes
• Soaps and Lotions
• General Cleaning Products
• Laundry Detergent/Dryer Sheets
• Diapers size 3, 4, 5, 6
• Paper Towels and Napkins
• Toilet Paper

There is need for other items, but Rich’s is only collecting these specific things. If you wish to donate other items, please contact the charities directly.

Salem
MVWCC (Mid-Valley Women’s Crisis Center)
www.mvwcs.com
503-378-1572

Albany
CARDV (Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence)
http://cardvservices.org/
541-758-0219

Eugene
Womenspace
http://www.womenspaceinc.org/
541-485-6513

It's time for our annual Christmas parties! If you are interested in joining a club, or were a club member in 2012, these parties are for you! Giveaways, refreshments, and a preview of what clubs will be doing the first quarter of 2013 will be presented. Take advantage of our early bird discounts for 2013 clubs or extend your current membership! Did you know when you join a club you are only paying $10 per class? A Passport for all clubs brings your class fee to under $6 per class.

It's a great way to make new friends, expand your creativity, and learn new skills all at a great value.

Party Dates and Times
Salem: November 30 at 6pm, December 1 at 10:30am and 2:00pm
Eugene: December 7 at 2pm
Albany: December 8 at 10:30 and 2pm

Please sign up online by clicking on the event you would like to attend on our calendar.

We love this craft from 
Martha Stewart Living!

CD's, gift cards, books, pencils, or diaries are ideal items to offer in these attractive pockets that can be saved and used as protective coverings. Use odd bits of ribbon (wide grosgrain works well) or felt for these gift wraps. If using ribbon, determine the amount needed by the size of the gift (allow about twice the length of the gift).

Tools and Materials
Wide grosgrain ribbon
Felt
Thread
Scissors
Gifts
Note cards

How-To
1. Sew a line of stitches on ribbon ends to avoid fraying, and then sew ribbon into desired pocket size.

2. Insert present, and close with velvet or gauze ribbon. If using felt to make the wrap, sew two pieces together into the shape of a pocket, then make scalloped edges with pinking shears.

3. Tie with a bow, and attach a personalized note.