Because of this support, the group has been able to honour its annual financial commitments to the schools, Finley Regional Care, Finley Can Assist, Finley Swimming Pool and St Vincent de Paul to a total of over $18,000.
Assistance has also been given to Finley Lake Committee, Blighty School and mental health forum; an extra $3800 this year.
The 2nd Hand Shop in Endeavour St, Finley is run entirely by a friendly team of volunteers and is seeking new members.
Further enquiries can be obtained by calling the shop on (03) 5883 3112.
The shop will be closed over the festive season from noon on Saturday, December 20, and will re-open Wednesday, January 7.
It would be much appreciated if donations of goods are not left at the shop doors over this period; however, they will be gratefully received on reopening in January.
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Finley is gearing up for the annual Xmas Xtravaganza, which will be held at Railway Park on Saturday, December 20 from 5.30pm. Entry is free.
Those attending are asked to being along chairs and rugs.
Proudly sponsored by the Finley Lions Club, there will be plenty of entertainment for all ages including carols, kids’ rides, food and drinks and, of course, a visit from Santa.
Now is the time to get your home Christmas lights up if you haven’t already done so.
Judging will take place on December 17, and entries can be registered online at Finley.org.au or at Con Carr Betta.
This is always a great time to get together as a community; a time to put cares and worries aside, relax and enjoy each other’s company.
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Members of the community still have a last chance to purchase an envelope to be included in the time capsule to be buried at Finley Public School this Friday, December 12.
Envelopes of four different sizes and prices can still be purchased from the office.
The capsule will be reopened on the school’s 150th birthday.
The school is also collecting non-perishable items to be given to St Vincent de Paul Society for Christmas gift giving.
Donations would be greatly appreciated and can be left at the school.
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Items for ‘From Finley’ may be submitted by phoning 0428 293 922, emailing anne.freestone@bigpond.com or left at the Southern Riverina News office.
Please include a contact name and phone number.
