Thanksgiving Day Food Bank – 9:30 am.

Giving Tuesday – Tuesday, December 1st. Giving Tuesday is a day dedicated to generosity and giving. This year, the Beacon’s income has been down significantly even though the demand for services has increased. If you would like to help the Beacon of Hope with its efforts on Pine Island, please donate.

Holiday House -Friday, December 4th, 5 – 9 pm, Saturday the 5th from 4 – 9 pm, and Sunday the 6th from 1 – 4 pm.

Christmas Eve Day – prepare and deliver Christmas meals and stockings.

Christmas Day Food Bank – 9:30 am.

Community Programs/Client Services are open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9 am to 5 pm. You can make an appointment with a Case Manager at these times and computers are available. The Emergency Pantry is open. Beacon Bites and Transportation to medical appointments and treatments are ongoing. The Saturday Food Bank is at 9:30 am.

Wellness Committee – second Monday of the month at 10 am. Next meeting November 9th at 10 am.

Funding/Communications Meeting – 3rd Monday of the month at 10 am. Next meeting November 16th at 10 am.

Grants Committee Meeting – Thursday, December 3rd at 2:30 pm

Strange Arrangements – Monday 6 – 7:30 pm. A musical experience. Lessons given.

GED classes start on Thursday, October 8th and continue every Tuesday and Thursday from 9 am to 2 pm.

Applications for classes may be made on Tuesday and Thursday between 9 am and 2 pm. Call the Beacon 239-283-5123 or Mary Lou Martin at 239-565-7012 to make an appointment.

The Attic (Thrift Store) is open from 9 am to 5 pm from Monday to Friday. Donations may be brought at these times.

We will be using social distancing and please wear a mask. If you don’t have one, we do have some available.

Stay safe.