EVENTS: Collection drive, tree plantation, cultural evening & more on Oct 2

Make the most of the Gandhi Jayanthi holiday tomorrow (Oct 2) by taking part in one or more events planned by the residents and organisations in HSR Layout.

DAAN UTSAV
If you want to donate your belongings, be part of the ‘Daan Utsav’ (Joy of Giving) by Goonj. The collection drive is to help the millions of families affected by the recent floods. They include children’s clothes, school material, dry ration items, woollen clothes and utensils. Remember to contribute materials that are in good condition. Monetary contributions are also welcome. You can pay via PayTM to the following numbers: 94480-63776 or 99862-03156. Or you can give the money when you are handing over stuff.

The collection drive is on Oct 2 and Oct 3 between 4pm and 6pm at:

• Nagarjuna Greenridge apartment, 19th Main, Sector 2. For details, call Anju at 95355-09933.
• Mahaveer Seasons club house, next to Shop On, 24th Main, Sector 2. Contact Lalitha at 94480-63776.

TREE PLANTATION & CULTURAL EVENING
Swabhimaana Tree Park in Sector 3 on 15th B Main, 21st Cross is hosting a tree plantation drive at 7am on Oct 2. The same day at 5pm, there is a cultural evening organised by the residents to celebrate Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary.

Another tree plantation drive is being organised by the Bandepalya Police at Shubhodini School Grounds near Bandepalya police station in Sector 3. The chief guest will be Isha Pant, Deputy Commissioner of Police (South East). The event will happen between 9am and 11am.