Supplying storybooks for soldiers

The Kirlin's Hallmark in the West Park Mall is holding a fundraiser for recordable storybook readers to be sent to soldiers overseas. Each Kirlin's Hallmark location will be accepting donations to help purchase "The Night Before Christmas" recordable storybooks. These books allow the service personnel to record their own voice reading of this classic Christmas story, and to send them back to their children at home. As of Aug. 12, the company nationwide has purchased more than 2,000 recordable storybooks. For more information, visit www.kirlinshallmark.com or Reggie Reed at 334-7155.

Veterans Benefit Fair in Chaffee

The VFW Department of Missouri and Chaffee Post No. 3127 will hold a Veterans Benefit Fair from 8 a.m. to noon Sept. 4 in Chaffee, Mo. Information on VA health benefits, educational opportunities and employment opportunities will be available for veterans, spouses, widows and dependents. The benefit fair is open to all veterans. All participants are asked to bring a copy of their DD214 forms or separation papers. This is important for processing claims or receiving information. For more information, call Sheila Holloway at 243-6718.

Advisory board accepts applications

The State Farm Youth Advisory Board is accepting applications for board members to administer a grant program that empowers youths to take an active role in their education through service learning. The board, made up of students ages 17 to 20, is selected based on State Farm's review of their applications and telephone interviews. For more information, visit www.statefarmyab.com. Applications are due by Sept. 10.