Update, massages benefit Backpack Program

Jamestown (CSi) During National Massage Therapy Awareness Week, local massage therapists offered massages to benefit the Community Action Region VI, Weekend Backpack Program.

Community Action Region VI’s Sarah Oberlander says $1,000 was raised, plus another $881 from the Noridian Bake Sales.

The event takes place on Thursday October 29, from 10-a.m., to 3-p.m., at Jamestown Business Center (Use the west door).

Local massage therapists are offering 10 minute massaged, for a minimum $10 donation.

Also that day, the Noridian Bake Sale will benefit the Backpack Program with a Bake Sale from 10-a.m., to 3-p.m.