AFAC is again serving almost 2,500 families each week! Inflation is hitting many in our very community hard. The cost of dry goods has increased 20%, chicken 25%, milk 30% and eggs 100%! Since there are more people in our community in need than ever and because food costs are higher than ever, it is time to reinvigorate our neighborhood effort.

The AFAC COLLECTION BOX is back on the porch at 5627 4^th Street S.

Please take advantage of this easy way to help those suffering from food insecurity.

Here is a list of most in-demand items:

• canned soups,
• vegetables,
• fruit & beans,
• dried beans,
• rice,
• pasta,
• tuna,
• peanut butter,
• and other recently purchased shelf-stable items.

Thanks for anything that you can do to help. 

The County has moved into the final phase of the Missing Middle Housing Study. County staff has released the Zoning Ordinance Amendments, a 42-page document outlining the ZONING AMENDMENTS (CHANGES) the County Board will vote to put in place.

Please read this information carefully. This is the most drastic zoning change in 50 years with far-reaching consequences for our community.

Click HERE to find the proposed zoning amendments and information highlighting the changes that will most directly impact Glencarlyn.

There is a lot happening in our neighborhood on Sat., Dec 10^th and Sun., Dec 11th to Celebrate the Holidays. We hope you are part of the festivities. 

• Purchase your Luminaria Kits at Carlin Hall on Sat. Dec. 10th, 10:00 am- 2:00 pm. A package of 10 candles, bags and sand is $7.00 and will cover the frontage of a 50/60 ft lot
• Light your Luminaria at dusk.
• Walk through the neighborhood and admire the Luminaria and the Holiday Lights on the homes.
• Greet your neighbors and Celebrate at the Holiday Party in the Library Parking Lot, 6:00 – 7:30pm. Warm beverages and sweet treats will be served, and there will be a Surprise Visitor at 6:30pm. 
• Dec.17th is the RAIN DATE for the Luminaria festivities. 

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS FOR ALL of THESE ACTIVITIES.

 Use the Sign-up Genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409084baeac2da2fe3-gcaluminaria

For more information about these events read the November Village View or your GCA Updates: 

NEW EVENT THIS YEAR-COMMUNITY CAROLING. 

Sunday Dec 11^th, 7:00 pm at St John’s Church. Share in the joy of caroling together with your neighbors. Glencarlyn neighbor and St John’s Choir Director Lynn Robinson will play the piano and lead us in an evening of festive song. We will meet and sing holiday tunes in the church, and have some light refreshments afterward. We will provide the carol sheets. Even if you do not wish to participate in the singing, please come, listen and be part of the merry music-making. There is no rain date needed for this event.