Out of an abundance of caution related to recent COVID spikes in our community, we are cancelling the Ugly Sweater Holiday Party and GIAC Toy Drive. We are looking to host another event at Ithaca Beer early in the year, so keep an eye out for an announcement with more details.
Toys for the GIAC toy drive can be dropped off at Ithaca Beer Co. or the Ithaca Marriott Downtown on Commons until Friday, 12/17.
Come ring in the holiday season at Ithaca Beer Co. for Tompkins Connect's signature Ugly Sweater Party and GIAC Toy Drive on Thursday, December 16 from 6:00PM-9:00PM.
Tompkins Connect will be collecting new toys for the Greater Ithaca Activities Center (GIAC) for children 5-7 years old (the gifts do not need to be wrapped). Please help them reach their goal of donating 30 toys this year and spread some holiday cheer to the children of our community!
Suggested Gift Ideas:
-Dolls
-Action Figures
-Race Cars
-Football, Basketballs, etc.
-Arts-n-Crafts Kits
Toys will be collected at Ithaca Beer Co. during the event on December 16 or can be dropped off at Ithaca Beer Co. and the Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons lobby December 2 through December 16. Bring a toy to Ithaca Beer Co. on December 16 and receive a free drink ticket!
Food will be provided by Ithaca Beer Co.
In addition to networking, the event will feature an Ugliest Sweater Contest with Ithaca Beer Co. prizes and a fun holiday-themed activity. Masks are encouraged inside Ithaca Beer Co. or when social distancing is not possible.
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