PINECREST, FLA. (WSVN) - On Wednesday morning, 16-year-old Jeremy Singer appeared in juvenile court after he attacked a teammate who was waiting for his ride<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/high-school-student-appears-in-court-after-attacking-teammate-at-coral-reef-park/">Read More</a>
Fane Young, a Birthday Blessings volunteer, just finished assembling a birthday party for a foster teen living in a residential facility. The Missouri nonprofit supports nearly 170 foster kids in Adair, Knox and Lewis Counties. The organization be holding a Gifting Hope Campaign during the month of July. Their goal is to collect 1,000 gift items to distribute to foster kids.
Brookfield/Linn County Calendar of events
Now-Dec. 11
Christmas House Decorations Contest, within City limits of Brookfield. Judging at 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 16. Deadline to enter is Dec. 11. Sponsored by Brookfield Parks and Recreation. Call 660-412-2544 to enter.
Now - Dec 19
Benefit Raffle - Brookfield. Two winners to be drawn. Benefit Raffle for Ralph Carter’s medical expenses. Two Tristar Setter Lightweight shotguns. Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. Drawing on Saturday, Dec. 19. Tickets can be purchased at Helm Street Inn.
9th Circuit Children’s Division Foster Care Christmas Tree, Ornaments for the Children are at Helm Street Inn. Pick up your ornament with a child’s name on it, and bring back gifts to Helm Street for each child. Be sure to include the child’s name.