The gift of giving

Looking for a way to connect with your community, do good works and feel great? Then mark your calendars for a pre-holiday pick-me-up that will spread the joy of the season: the Lincoln City Giving Fair, taking place at the Lincoln City Cultural Center this Saturday, Dec. 7.

As a nonprofit devoted to serving the Central Coast community through art and cultural opportunities, the center is proud to support other local nonprofits this holiday season by hosting this networking and fund-raising opportunity. Representatives from a variety of local groups and causes will have booths in the center’s hallways.

“If you plan to donate to a local charity before the end of the year, we salute you — because you are what makes this community so wonderful,” said Cultural Center Director Niki Price. “Our Giving Fair will make it even easier to find the joy in service and support.”

Shop for things like candy, holiday gifts and hand-crafted cookbooks. Deliver your donations of new toys and food and donate cash, check, card or pledges before the end of the tax year.

Organizations including Kiwanis Club, Central Coast Humane Society and Seven Capes Bird Alliance will have information, signup sheets and donation receipts, offering guests the chance to get involved in a variety of ways.

You’re invited to take an “unselfie” with your phone at your chosen booth, and post it the social media platform of your choice, using #lincolncitygives. The idea is to get the word out among diverse social networks, raising awareness for charitable giving online as well as boosting attendance at the fair.

The Giving Fair runs from 10 am to 3 pm at the Lincoln City Cultural Center, located at 540 NE Hwy. 101. For more information, go to lincolncity-culturalcenter.org or call Sara Reveile at 541-994-9994.