Community Events
Salvation Army annual Kettle Kickoff Wednesday at Rural King
The Salvation Army will launch its Holiday Season Kettle Kickoff at 11 a.m., Wednesday morning, November 6, in front of Rural King in the Royal Plaza Shopping Center in Front Royal. The annual fundraiser raises revenue for the organization’s charitable activities that stays in the community.
The Salvation Army is seeking volunteer Bell Ringers to help man the kettles through the holidays. Those interested in volunteering for this worthwhile holiday season endeavor may contact the Salvation Army at (404) 796-0713.
The familiar Red Kettles will be prominent in several retail locations through December 24, with only a Thanksgiving Day break. In addition to Rural King, confirmed Warren County locations include Big Lots in the Gateway Plaza Shopping Center in Front Royal and Walmart in the Riverton Commons Shopping Center in Warren County’s North Commercial Corridor. Several other locations are pending in Front Royal, and the Luray Walmart is also a host site.
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