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The Giving Machines return to ICCU headquarters in Chubbuck on Nov. 13
The Good Day Pocatello team
If you want to give something this season, the Light the World Giving Machines are back. A ribbon-cutting and tree-lighting ceremony launches this year's run at 6 p.m. Fri., Nov. 13, at ICCU headquarters, 4400 Central Way. Mayors from 13 surrounding communities will sign a joint proclamation, and the Lava Flow Fire Dancers perform at 6:45 p.m.
The Giving Machines are open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily
ICCU headquarters, 4400 Central Way, Chubbuck
- 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.Kiosks open daily, Sundays and Thanksgiving included
- noon to 9 p.m.Daily entertainment, generally until about 9 p.m.
- Runs through
- Nov. 29
- Where
- ICCU HQ, Chubbuck
Source: Idaho State Journal
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| When | What |
|---|---|
| 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. | Kiosks open daily, Sundays and Thanksgiving included |
| noon to 9 p.m. | Daily entertainment, generally until about 9 p.m. |
| Runs through | Nov. 29 |
| Where | ICCU HQ, Chubbuck |
The machines are customized vending kiosks where you buy gifts on behalf of nonprofits. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints covers operating costs, so charities get 100 percent of every donation. One of them, the School District 25 Education Foundation, has five item cards, and director Courtney Fisher says 45 percent of the district's families qualify for free and reduced lunch.
- Kickoff extras: free hot chocolate and cookies
- New this year: an evening start and a parade of charities
- Santa: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on most days
- Next stops after Nov. 29: Rexburg, then Idaho Falls
The Giving Machines run on big crowds and small gifts
- 32,000
- visitors at last year's ICCU event
- 1,600 to 1,700
- volunteers expected to help
- $10 to $130
- price range of the gifts
- $1,156
- for the Pocatello 777 Challenge, about
Source: Idaho State Journal
Sources: Idaho State Journal, KPVI