Posted 10:36 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012
About 240 volunteers from across the UW-L campus will ring bells to raise money for The Salvation Army Saturday, Dec. 8, as part of the Annual All-UW-L Bell Ringing.
When you hear ringing bells in area stores this Dec. 8, it’s likely a UW-L student. About 240 volunteers from across the UW-L campus will ring bells to raise money for The Salvation Army Saturday, Dec. 8, as part of the Annual All-UW-L Bell Ringing sponsored by the UW-L Habitat for Humanity chapter. The large turnout is primarily student volunteers wanting to reach out to their community during the holiday season. Student representation comes from seven residence halls and 15 student organizations ranging from martial arts to pre-med club.
Be on the lookout for students!
Bells will ring from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 24 locations in Onalaska and La Crosse from big box stores to small downtown shops.
The list includes:
- Festival Foods locations on Copeland Avenue, Village Shopping Center and Onalaska
- Shopko locations at Bridgeview Plaza, Shelby Mall and Valley View
- Walgreens locations at Bridgeview Plaza, Mormon Coulee Road, West Avenue and Valley View
- Walmart locations in La Crosse and Onalaska
- JCPenney, Kmart, Macy's, Our Town (formerly Piggly Wiggly on the north side) Quillin’s (French Island), Sam’s Club, Stamp ‘n Hand, Woodman’s, Hobby Lobby and Sears.