Albertson's and Pillsbury Roll Out the Dough in Phoenix.Business Editors PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 27, 2000 Phoenix is rolling in the dough and celebrating the Third Annual Albertson's/Pillsbury Big Brothers Big Sisters Cookie Decorating Cookie decorating dates back to at least the 14th century when in Switzerland, springerle cookie molds were carved from wood and used to impress Biblical designs into cookies. Events. The press and public are invited to join Big Brothers Big Sisters and the Pillsbury Pills·bur·y , Charles Alfred 1842-1899. American manufacturer who founded (1869) C.A. Pillsbury and Company, one of the largest flour-milling enterprises of the 19th century. Doughboy(TM) on Saturday, September 30 at 10:30 a.m. at the Albertson's store at 20255 N. 59th Avenue in Glendale. Albertson's and Pillsbury will kick-off the national program with a $4,000 donation to Valley Big Brothers Big Sisters as well as a trip to Universal Studios in Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. for a lucky Big Brothers Big Sisters mentor Mentor, in Greek mythology Mentor (mĕn`tər, –tôr'), in Greek mythology, friend of Odysseus and tutor of Telemachus. and child. Albertson's is partnering with Pillsbury to support Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS BBBS Big Brother Big Sister ) agencies nationwide. Throughout the month of October, Albertson's customers will join together to help support their local Big Brothers Big Sisters agency and celebrate the Third Annual Cookie Decorating events in 36 cities around the country. Big Brothers Big Sisters adult mentors and children will join the Pillsbury Doughboy(TM) at local Albertson's stores to generate exposure for local Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies. The Bigs and Littles can show off their talents by decorating cookies, interacting with the community and talking about the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. To show appreciation for the BBBS volunteers who unselfishly give their time, a random drawing will be held at participating stores nationwide where 36 BBBS participants will win trips for four to Universal Studios BBBS Day in Los Angeles in December of this year. Albertson's and Pillsbury will make donations totaling $175,000 to local Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies around the country. Including this year's donations, Albertson's and Pillsbury have donated do·nate v. do·nat·ed, do·nat·ing, do·nates v.tr. To present as a gift to a fund or cause; contribute. v.intr. To make a contribution to a fund or cause. over $450,000 in the past three years to local BBBS affiliates. "We appreciate the donations from Albertson's, in cooperation with Pillsbury," says Linda Searfoss, executive director of Valley Big Brothers Big Sisters. "Partnerships like this help us reach our goals of serving more children in our community." For more information about Valley Big Brothers Big Sisters, call 602/264-9254. For additional event information, contact Janie Roach roach: see cockroach. roach Common European sport fish (Rutilus rutilus) of the carp family (Cyprinidae), found in lakes and slow rivers. A high-backed, yellowish green fish with red eyes and reddish fins, the roach is 6–16 in. , The Market Connection, 949/851-6313. |
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