Holiday Shoppers Needed

T he third annual "An Evening of GivingŪ" will be held at Barton Creek Mall on Sunday, November 23rd from 6:30-9:00 p.m.

Come out and celebrate the warmth of the holiday season during this special evening of private holiday shopping with family entertainment, special retailer discounts and raffles. This event will benefit Austin State Hospital's Volunteer Services Council (VSC) and other local charities.

    Support the VSC by purchasing your tickets through the ASH Community Relations Office at (512) 419-2330. Tickets are $10.00. Eight dollars will go to the ASH Council and $2.00 to the Simon Youth Foundation. The Council is happy to mail tickets.

    On Wednesday, December 3, 2003, Austin State Hospital will host its 2nd Annual Holiday Bazaar. Approximately 30 arts and crafts vendors from around Central Texas will display their wares from 10:00a to 5:00p at the Recreation Center located on the ASH campus.

    The Bazaar will benefit the Volunteer Services Council and admission is free to the public. For more information, contact Wendy Biro-Pollard, Community Relation Director at (512) 419-2333.