1. The Walla Walla Campfire After-School Program: This is an after-school program for 20 to 35 Green Park Elementary school students that occurs every school day from 2:30 to 5pm.

a.) Halloween - On October 27th, approximately 20 of our members did a number of different craft projects with the 30+ kids who attend this program regularily. We provided the materials and necessary assistance to make masks, trick-or-treat bags and other Halloween paraphinalia.

Because of the success of this event, we plan on doing more projects this year with the Campfire program, including,

b.) Christmas/Winter - As before, we plan to do different art and craft projects in the theme of this holiday, again spending the after noon hanging out with this great group of kids.

2. Thanksgiving Dinner: Tuesday, November 14th. Every year, TKE serves a full-course Thanksgiving dinner to over 200 members of the Walla Walla communitee, many for whom this is the only Thanksgiving dinner they receive. This year, we intend to serve over 200 lbs. of turkey as well as stuffing, green beans, mash potatoes, pies and refreshments. Food is prepared and served by members of the house under the direction of our wonderful cook, Marilyn. In addition, we provide rides to and from the house for anyone who needs them.

3. American Red Cross Blood Drive: Friday, December 1st. TKE sponsors the American Red Cross Blood Drive once every semester drawing hundreds of donors every time. This event is held in Jewett Hall, however, all the work is done by the Red Cross with the assistance of TKE. This event will run mid-morning to mid-afternoon.

4 Adopt-a-Highway: at least once every semester, TKE cleans its portion of Highway 12 outside of town.

5. Special Olympics Bike Ride and Barbeque: in the Spring, all of our able members will undertake a bike ride relay across Eastern Washington to raise money for the Special Olympics. All members of the house get sponsors for the riders and this money goes directly to the Special Olympics. We also put on a barbeque to present the check and meet the people who will benefit from this event.

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