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The Byrd's Nest Quilt Store is hosting and organizing volunteers in making doggy bandanas to raise money for the Flagler Humane Society noon July 27.
The bandana sew-a-thon doesn’t require any sewing experience, and machines will be limited.
Byrd's Nest is located at 160 Cypress Point Parkway, Unit 108-A.
Dominic's Deli along with Byrd's Nest Quilt Shop will be providing light refreshments to those participating in the event.
All proceeds will go to the Flagler Humane Society. For more information, visit www.FlaglerHumaneSociety.org, www.ByrdsNestQuiltShop.com or call 447-1103.
Brave-Aid hits the road for veterans
Brave-Aid, Inc., a 501C3 Wounded Veterans Assistance Fund operated by volunteers in Flagler and Volusia Counties, is going mobile, driven by its mission to bring financial assistance to those soldiers returning home each month from duty in Iraq and Afghanistan and veterans of conflicts dating back to WWII.
A Vet-Mobile special trailer, emblazoned with patriotic art, is visiting cities and communities, malls, veterans’ parks and special events throughout Flagler and beyond, beginning in Flagler Beach through July 6. July 4th, 5th and 6th.
“Our hope is to create widespread awareness of our heroes’ plight and to help raise funds to assist these brave men and women and their families, through the resale of military items such as service-related caps, patches, pins, plaques, military art and novelties,” said Charles W. Hanger, president of Brave-Aid, Inc.
For more information, visit www.braveaid.org.
Alzheimer’s Resource Council and Visiting Angels to offer free memory screening
The Alzheimer’s Resource Council, along with Visiting Angels, will offer a free memory screening 2-5 p.m. July 18, at Visiting Angels, at 185 Cypress Point Parkway, Suite 5.
“Anyone that thinks they may be having memory issues is invited to have a free memory screening,” said Medwin Nazif, president of The Alzheimer’s Resource Council and director/co-owner of Visiting Angels.
Attendees are asked to make an appointment by calling 446-7848.
Alzheimer's disease accounts for 50 to 80 percent of dementia cases, with the majority of people diagnosed being 65 years old and older.
