October Is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

    October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and purple ribbons are on display all around Gillette to help bring awareness.  The Gillette Abuse Refuge Foundation is "painting the town purple" to help spread the word about the devastating effects the crime of domestic violence has on communities.  You can help spread the word by becoming a GARF Volunteer, attending community awareness events, or simply wearing or displaying purple ribbons to show your support.

Events for October Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2012

(may be subject to change)

Oct. 1^st – Awareness table at Gillette College commons- 10 am to 12 pm

Oct 2^nd- Display at Campbell County Courthouse Artisan’s Way- (will be displayed until Nov 30^th)*

Oct 3^rd- Annual Cake Walk to thank local agencies

Oct 6^th- Activity table at Habitat for Humanity Pumpkin Festival- 10 am to 4 pm*

Oct 6^th- Information table at Roller Derby bout- 5pm to 9 pm

Oct 12^th- Information table at CCHS Camel Football game (north campus)*

Oct 13^th and 14^th- Information table at Kmart Safety Days- 10 am to 4 pm each day*

Oct 18^th and 19^th - Peer Player canned food drive in front of Walmart- 4 pm to 7 pm each day*

Oct 23^rd- Annual Candlelight Vigil at Gillette City Council Chambers- 6pm to 8pm **

Also, we are trying to set up to tie purple ribbons onto street lamps on Main St. downtown, display purple ribbons on the courthouse lawn, and tie purple ribbons onto fences at CCHS North and South campuses. We would like to hang up posters in local businesses about DVAM*

*= need volunteers

**= need speakers