Angel Society donates to community

FALLBROOK — A total of $15,600 was donated to the community at a recent meeting of the Angel Society Board of Directors. These funds benefited several nonprofit and community groups, as well as student projects, announced Vivian Steere, head of the all-volunteer organization’s Philanthropy Committee.

The awardees included:

• Fallbrook Child Development Center was provided funds for the purchase of a new storage shed to house emergency equipment and supplies.

• Fallbrook Players Jr. Conservatory received a grant as well as donated vintage clothing for its upcoming production of the family version of “Grease.” Funds were also donated to Fallbrook Street Elementary School to purchase 160 tickets for members of the second-grade class to attend the show, which for many will be a first-time theater experience.

• Eagle Scout Alex Lemke was aided in his project for a playground on Riverview Church property.

• North County Solutions for Change was aided in its support for children and their parent(s).

• Save Our Forest, to help maintain the landscape on South Mission Road as well as in the downtown area.

• Reche Community Club, to improve lighting and parking for the handicapped.

• Live Oak Park Coalition, which is working to repair and improve the park’s pavilion area and outdoor kitchen. The Angel Society has assisted in the cost of the electrical and sound wall.

In other business, the Angel Society announced that it is now the proud owner of the Angel Shop, located at 1002 South Main Avenue. The building was purchased by the Angel Society, with escrow closing on July 20, reported Billie Foli, building committee chair. Virginia Stephens, president, thanked the community for its support of the shop, which is “vital to our operation.”

The Angel Shop is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with extended hours of 4 to 7 p.m. planned for the “Boutique Sale” on October 23 and December 11, which will offer a fabulous selection of holiday outfits, cruise wear, wedding dresses, business attire, jackets, coats, children’s dress and more.

For more information, contact the Angel Shop at (760) 728-6513.