Okay, I know it dates me, but I was and am a fan of the comedian Dick Gregory. It was he who said that “I wouldn’t mind paying taxes — if I knew they were going to a friendly country.” While that comment could be interpreted in different ways in each decade, it does raise…
Calling all friends! Please ‘Like’ and ‘Share’ our Purple Tree Facebook page! Heroin Prevention Awareness is vital to our city. Help us grow our online community and we will make a Purple Tree donation to this important community cause!
This year we celebrate Memorial Day on Monday, May 26. When I was a kid we called it “Decoration Day,” because gravesites of veterans who died in our nation’s service were decorated. While there are many different stories about when this patriotic holiday originated, everyone seems to agree on the following: the day was officially…
Do you have piles of holiday lights that no longer work? Wondering what to do with them? Guess what? The Purple Tree is a recycling donation location for no longer working holiday lights. In fact, you can deliver them to our shop until January 31. Pass the message on! (Just a reminder that during January…
Just another day in the life of Habitat for Humanity. A bit of painting, caulking, sheet rocking…and lots of fun! A huge thank you to all our great volunteers!
