ThisWeek CW 11/18/2015

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Thanksgiving is only a week away and Canal Winchester Human Services is hoping a pair of fundraisers will help drive donations to provide for area families in need.

First up is the Moonlight Market Shop Hop from 5-9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, in downtown Canal Winchester. Participating businesses collecting donations for the Community Food Pantry include Wagon Wheel Wines, Georgie Emerson Vintage, Sticks and Stones Studio, Cornersmiths, Fantasy Cupcake, Shaw’s Jewelers, Jilian Renee Photography, Studio 7.5, Thrifty Chic, Old School Chiropractic and Thelma and Louise Photography.

Santa will be at Thelma and Louise Photography, where refreshments will be served.

On Tuesday, Nov. 24, the Canal Winchester boys basketball squads will take on teams from Teays Valley for their annual Foundation Games fundraiser, this year benefitting the Adopt-a-Family program.

“We’re really excited that these boys are giving back like this by fundraising for us,” Human Services Administrator Penny Miller said. “All the proceeds from the evening will benefit the Adopt-a-Family program, which assists families that are struggling during the holiday season.”

The freshman game tips off at 4:30 p.m., followed by the junior varsity game at 6 p.m. The varsity game will begin at approximately 7:30 p.m. in the Canal Winchester High School gymnasium. Admission to the games is $6 for adults and $4 for children.

For more information about either of these events or to donate directly to the Adopt-a-Family program, email Miller at penny.cwhs@gmail.com.