Thank you: Caroling For Cans!

                     THANK YOU ALL!

Tonight we went  “Caroling for Cans.”  We met in the parking lot of the Rainier Chapel: Steven Wyble (Nisqually Valley News), Bernice Beck, Rodney Mitchell, Evan Burnette, George & Linda Johnson.  Three Rainier High School students met us:  Brooke, Harley & Alexa.  

We thought of cancelling the "Caroling for Cans" due to the shooting at the elementary school in Connecticut.  George talked to Bernice and Evan about this.  Evan said, "If we don't go - evil will win.  We have to combat evil with good."  So, off we went caroling - hoping we wouldn't upset anyone - or hurt someone's feelings without meaning to.

We started on Olympia Street and worked our way around the loop.  It took us over 1 1/2 hours to walk that short distant and sing for someone else's supper.  One of the first homes we went to we sand, "Winter Wonderland."  We were told, "I'm so glad you came.  I needed this.  I buried my grandmother this week."  We told her and her husband we were sorry for their loss.  At that moment, we knew caroling was the right thing to do.  We were inspired to carry on.

We went to a home that gave us a whole case of canned goods.  One house, with dogs, couldn't open the door to let us sing.  They closed the door, then came out to see us and give us several bags of canned food.  They were doggie sitting and didn't want to take a chance on loosing the dog they were trusted with.

We met many lovely, kind, compassionate people as we caroled around town.  We sang "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer,"  "We Wish You a Merry Christmas," "Jingle Bells," "Joy to the World," and many many other songs.  We had a wonderful time.  We will do this again next year.  Anyone interested in  participating is welcome to join us. The more the merrier.  It was great fun this year & last year.

To those who caroled:  Thank you for joining us and singing your hearts out!  We really appreciate your love and support.  Thank you for participating and making this a fun experience for everyone. 

To those who let us sing in their front yards:  Thank you for letting us serenade you!  Your good wishes and donations of food helped make this event special.  We appreciate you and are thankful to have the opportunity to serve you if only with our humble little voices.

Unfortunately we can’t reach every single home, but you may also drop off canned & non-perishable food at Main Street Cookie Store or Ginger Street store in Downtown Rainier.

                                   If you have any non-perishable donations, please call 

George at:  (360) 292-5363 or Evan at:  (360) 280-0305