Cancer survivor Jaden Weger, left, helps an unnamed volunteer make an Ariel wig during a JustServe project at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Saratoga. More than 400 volunteers from the Magic Yarn Project came together on Sept. 27-28 to make wigs styled after Disney characters for distribution to patients at Benioff Children's Hospital at UC San Francisco. Weger received a Captain America beanie from Magic Yarn when he was undergoing cancer treatment. (Courtesy photo)
Yarn wigs for children
The Magic Yarn Project is looking for volunteers on Oct. 10-11 to make wigs for children with cancer at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Saratoga. No experience is necessary.
The event is in partnership with JustServe, an online platform that matches volunteers with community service projects.
The free workshops are open to those 8 years old and up. The Friday, Oct. 10, workshop is scheduled for 6-8 p.m. On Saturday, there will two sessions open to the general public, from 9-11 a.m. and 12:30-2:30 p.m. There is a youth session from 3:30-5:30 p.m. for children ages 11-18.
The church is located at 19100 Allendale Ave.
Halloween safety tips
Saratoga Neighborhood Watch groups are reminding parents and children to stay safe on Halloween night with a handful of tips.
They remind drivers to slow down, stay alert and watch for trick-or-treaters crossing the streets. Parents are also advised to choose costumes with reflective materials, provide flashlights or glow sticks and ensure that masks and other accessories don’t block their child’s vision.
Children are encouraged to walk in groups and use sidewalks whenever possible. Neighbors can also help out by keeping walkways well-lit and cleared of hazards.
Originally published at Nollyanne Delacruz