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To the moon and back
  
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By JENNIFER SUMMER
Some people can only imagine walking on the moon, but Apollo 16 astronaut Brig. Gen. Charles M. Duke has lived that dream.
Duke will be sharing his experiences from space while guests enjoy a buffet feast and a 1960s party theme at the “Beyond Space and Time” fundraiser Aug. 23 for Vision for Israel and the Joseph Storehouse.
“We have held this benefit in the Nathaniel Center for the past three years and it is always a blast. We are celebrating our 14th year as a group that aids Israel’s poor and needy as well as assisting in local disaster relief,” Pat Brooks, Joseph Storehouse manager, said.
The Joseph Storehouse, which shares a building with the Nathaniel Center, collects clothing, accessories, comfort items like shampoo and toothpaste, as well as monetary donations and school supplies which are sent to Israel and distributed to those in need.
The benefit will help raise funds to keep providing the necessary items to those in Israel and give those in the community a chance to raise money for a good cause and have fun while they are doing it.
Additionally, the two groups will be accepting donations, especially school supplies, at the fundraiser that they will use to fill backpacks that will be given to children in Israel.
The Vision for Israel and the Joseph Storehouse were established by Batya and Barry Segal in 1994 and is an international nonprofit humanitarian aid center that has centers in Israel, the United Kingdom and a few scattered through the United States, including the location in Kingwood.
In addition to the Joseph Storehouse, monetary donations are also received from purchases made at the Greetings from Jerusalem gift shop, also located in the Nathaniel Center, which features gifts directly from Israel. A full online catalog is available at www.greetingsfromjerusalem.com.
“This fundraiser will help those in Israel who need our help. They have had families torn apart by terrorism and some families have been left without a mom or dad,” Brooks said. “We recently just sent out 27 pallets stacked with boxes full of items needed in Israel.”
Besides donating to a good cause, guests will be entertained by Duke’s stories of space, a live band playing ’60s and gospel music, community members in their best ‘60s attire, and silent and live auctions.
The fundraiser will also recognize heroes from the Apollo 1 space capsule that crashed in 1967.
“I am very excited. We encourage everyone to come out and have a fun evening with a lot of excitement,” Brooks said.
“I hope everyone realizes how much this will help those in Israel and that by blessing Israel, you will be blessed. We look forward to seeing everyone and having a great evening.”
“Beyond Space and Time”
WHEN: Saturday, Aug. 23, 6 p.m.
WHERE: Nathaniel Center, 804 Russell Palmer Road, Kingwood
HOW MUCH: $35 per person
INFO: Call Pat Brooks at 281-348-7816.
Duke will be sharing his experiences from space while guests enjoy a buffet feast and a 1960s party theme at the “Beyond Space and Time” fundraiser Aug. 23 for Vision for Israel and the Joseph Storehouse.
“We have held this benefit in the Nathaniel Center for the past three years and it is always a blast. We are celebrating our 14th year as a group that aids Israel’s poor and needy as well as assisting in local disaster relief,” Pat Brooks, Joseph Storehouse manager, said.
The Joseph Storehouse, which shares a building with the Nathaniel Center, collects clothing, accessories, comfort items like shampoo and toothpaste, as well as monetary donations and school supplies which are sent to Israel and distributed to those in need.
The benefit will help raise funds to keep providing the necessary items to those in Israel and give those in the community a chance to raise money for a good cause and have fun while they are doing it.
Additionally, the two groups will be accepting donations, especially school supplies, at the fundraiser that they will use to fill backpacks that will be given to children in Israel.
The Vision for Israel and the Joseph Storehouse were established by Batya and Barry Segal in 1994 and is an international nonprofit humanitarian aid center that has centers in Israel, the United Kingdom and a few scattered through the United States, including the location in Kingwood.
In addition to the Joseph Storehouse, monetary donations are also received from purchases made at the Greetings from Jerusalem gift shop, also located in the Nathaniel Center, which features gifts directly from Israel. A full online catalog is available at www.greetingsfromjerusalem.com.
“This fundraiser will help those in Israel who need our help. They have had families torn apart by terrorism and some families have been left without a mom or dad,” Brooks said. “We recently just sent out 27 pallets stacked with boxes full of items needed in Israel.”
Besides donating to a good cause, guests will be entertained by Duke’s stories of space, a live band playing ’60s and gospel music, community members in their best ‘60s attire, and silent and live auctions.
The fundraiser will also recognize heroes from the Apollo 1 space capsule that crashed in 1967.
“I am very excited. We encourage everyone to come out and have a fun evening with a lot of excitement,” Brooks said.
“I hope everyone realizes how much this will help those in Israel and that by blessing Israel, you will be blessed. We look forward to seeing everyone and having a great evening.”
“Beyond Space and Time”
WHEN: Saturday, Aug. 23, 6 p.m.
WHERE: Nathaniel Center, 804 Russell Palmer Road, Kingwood
HOW MUCH: $35 per person
INFO: Call Pat Brooks at 281-348-7816.
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