Altoona Events
If you or your organization would like to volunteer at any of the fundraising events listed below, please e-mail BoscovsBlog@gmail.com. 

Thursday, September 18 - Senior Health Fair
Raise funds for your local Alzheimer's organization

September 27 - VIP Day 
To benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation

October 7 - Friends Helping Friends
Purchase a $5 Shopping Pass to benefit local non-profit organizations

October - Halloween Event and Candy Exchange

November 8 - Multiple Sclerosis Event
Support your local MS Society

Thanksgiving thru December 31 - Food Drive

December 6 - Festival of Fun and Giving

Tues, December 9 - Special Needs Shopping

*Please see below for details!

POWER OF PINK
Boscov's and the Estee Lauder Companies invite you to think pink and show you care.

Join Boscov's as we help increase awareness and raise funds for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.  Show your support by visiting Boscov's to see the wonderful selection of pink-inspired merchandise we will be selling in our Cosmetics Department.  All proceeds will go directly to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

The Breast Cancer Research Foundation helps to fund groundbreaking research dedicated to treating, curing and preventing breast cancer.  With your help, we can achieve prevention and a cure in our lifetime.

Recycle your old Crocs at Boscov's!
Boscov's has partnered with SolesUnited to become an Authorized Collection Partner.  
Drop off your worn out Crocs in the Shoe Department.  Feel good knowing that you are helping to provide new Crocs shoes to those in need around the world.

Senior Health Fair
Boscov’s Logan Town Centre
Thursday, September 18, 2008
10AM to 2PM

“We’re on the MOVE to end Alzheimer’s.” –Alzheimer’s Association.

Donate $1 at any register and add a sticker to the Purple Ribbon poster, all proceeds benefit your local Alzheimer’s Association. 

Information and Activities
Receive a FREE Health Booklet with tips, crossword puzzle and healthy recipes.

Brain Health
At most locations you can talk to a representative from the Alzheimer’s Association.

Information on topics as:

• Overview of Alzheimer’s Disease
• Medic Alert® + Safe Return® Program
• Free Programs and Services
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Maintain Your Brain Class

‘Champion’ the Alzheimer cause by spreading awareness and concern.  Visit www.alz.org for more information.

FREE Health Screenings
Lower level Jewelry Entrance

Blood pressure screening by Home Nursing Agency

Moutain View Eye Associates will be performing glaucoma screenings and visual acuity testing.

Participating Organizations:
Upper Level near the Candy Department

• Altoona Hospital’s Volunteer Services
• Blair Senior Services
• Allegheny Lutheran Social Ministries
• AARP-Information about local programs provided

Fit and Active
Watch our demonstrations and learn some simple exercises.

Healthy Cooking Samples and Demonstrations

Whole wheat pancakes and blueberries
Sample a mini whole wheat pancake topped with healthy blueberries.

Fresh Baked Oatmeal Cookies and Hot Coffee
Enjoy a fresh baked oatmeal cookie and a hot cup of coffee.

Grilled Veggies
Sample some fresh vegetables grilled to perfection on the George Foreman grill.

Register to Win

• Stone Mountain Black Leather Handbag, Value $150
• Silicone Bakeware Collection, Value 68.97
• George Foreman Extended Handle Grill, Value 59.99
• CK One Eau de Toilette Fragrance for a man or woman, Value $55
• PS Fine Cologne, Value $50
• Women’s Donna Karan Cashmere Eau de Toilette, Value $50
• Nautica my voyage For Her Eau de Parfum, Value 47.50
• i care Sleep Products Peace and Quiet Pillow, Value $49.99
• Beautyrest Fleece Electric Blanket, Value 49.99
• Sunbeam Plush Electric Blanket, Value 49.99
• Super Deluxe Swiveler Folding Cart, Value 49.99
• Farberware 5 Piece Bakeware Set, Value 39.99
• Samsonite Weekender Tote, Value 24.99
• Crème Brulee Set, Value 19.99
• Dr. Scholl’s Memory Foam Massager, Value 12.99

Friends Helping Friends
Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Earn money for your organization in a simple and quick way.  All organizations are welcome as long as you hold a 501-C-3 status.

Friends Helping Friends is a day to enjoy great shopping, super savings, refreshments, door prizes and the chance for people to support their favorite non-profit organization.

Tickets to Friends Helping Friends will be available only from participating non-profit organizations.  Each participating non-profit organization will have the opportunity to sell $5 admission tickets for the event.  100% of the ticket money will go to the selling organization.

Plus a chance to win one of these fabulous Grand Prizes:

• Flat Screen TV
• La-Z-Boy Recliner
• Diamond Pendant
• 10-$500 Shopping Sprees

Join these fine organizations who are already participating.  If your non-profit organization would like to be a part of this exciting event, or for more information contact DeeDee Bailey at 947-5000 extension 1278 or e-mail dbailey@boscovs.com

• Allegheny Lutheran Social Ministries
• Altoona Symphony Orchestra
• Altoona Public Library
• Altoona Central Catholic School
• Altoona Regional Health System
• Alzheimer’s Association-Greater Pennsylvania Chapter
• The American Cancer Society-Blair Unit
• American Heart Association
• Arthritis Foundation
• Bellwood Annis School-Helping Hands
• Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Blair County
• Blair Senior Services
• Boy Scouts of America/Penn’s Woods Council
• Emergency Shelter Project
• Ladies Oriental Shrine Of North American-Jobel Court #11
• Sacred Heart Church Prayer Shaw Ministry
• Skills of Central Pennsylvania
• Saint Johns School-Lakemont
• Soldier's Angels 
• Bedford County Animal Response Team 
• Bedford County Humane Society
• United States Armed Forces Mother's
• The Bellwood Antis Lions Club
• The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
• Glendale High School Music Association
• Home Nursing Agency
• The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
• Lupus Foundation of Pennsylvania
• The Presbyterian Home of Hollidaysburg
• St. Vincent dePaul Food for Families Soup Kitchen
• National Multiple Sclerosis Society-Keystone District
• Altoona Area High School Cheerleaders 
• Claysburg Church of God 
• Evergreen Manors Supportive Services         
• Grace Bible Church-Luke Murray Foundation    
• The Village at Morrison’s Cove
• The Salvation Army 
• Goodwill Industries 
• 1st Baptist Church 
• Central Pennsylvania Humane Society 
• Hollidaysburg Area YMCA 
• The Miracle League of Blair County  
• John Paul II Manor
• Allegheny Ballet Company 
• Lakemont Volunteer Fire Company