Jamestown  (CSi)  Those wishing to volunteer to be a bell ringer, for the Jamestown Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign may call the Salvation Army at 252-0290.

Major Tim Nauta reports with fewer bell ringers, it translates to less giving.

The Red Kettle Campaign runs through Christmas Eve.

Individuals, businesses, and service clubs wishing to volunteer, may sign up for a two-hour bell ringing shift Monday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., at Cash Wise Foods in Park Plaza, the Buffalo Mall and Walmart.

The  2017 goal is raise $140,000.

The donations go toward providing Salvation Army programs and assistance in Stutsman County through 2018

On another note, he says, the application time frame for the Christmas Food Basket Angel Tree program providing holiday gifts to children either with items or cash donations runs through Thursday, November 30, 2017, with locations including Stutsman Harley-Davidson, and the Buffalo Mall.