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Macaroni Minute

By Kim Soderberg McRae May 5, 2016
The last 48 hours have been incredibly heartbreaking as we watch the devastation in Fort McMurray. If you would like to help, the biggest request right now is for cash donations. There is an immediate need for food, water and shelter.  To donate, visit the Red Cross website. you may also text REDCROSS to 30333 to quickly donate $5.00 to the relief efforts. 

What would you do in a disaster? Do you have a plan? Stop by the Emergency Preparedness Week Open House at the Chestermere Fire Hall on Saturday and learn more about how you can be prepared for a disaster. There will also be a Lunch and Learn session on Emergency Preparedness on Thursday, May 12 at the Chestermere Public Library. 

Don't forget to vote daily in the Cool School contest. You could help win your school faculty a catered lunch and other goodies. Voting closes May 11. 

The Calgary International Children's Festival is May 25 - 28 and Macaroni Kid wants to give you FREE tickets! Check out the rest of the newsletter and enter to win. 


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