Free shredding, recycling at Manchaca UMC

As part of its EcoFaith Initiative, Manchaca United Methodist Church (UMC) Associate Pastor Tracey Beadle said the committee wanted to focus on ways to raise awareness in the community about caring for creation.

One initiative is the Community Shredding & Electronic Recycling Day. In addition, people can bring books in good condition to donate to Reading is Fundamental. Books should be for children ages 5-12 and can be in English or Spanish.

“Two-thirds of low-income students don’t own a book,” Beadle said.

Scheduled for this Saturday, Beadle said everyone in the community is welcome to bring their documents for shredding, old electronics for recycling and used books for redistribution.

“We want to educate people and raise awareness about recycling and paper shredding,” she said. “UMC is interested in partnering with other organizations to build community and connect with people who live in and around the church.  We want to make a difference in the community and in people’s lives.”

She said the church’s EcoFaith initiative also includes a community garden.

Beyond the Move Realty is sponsoring the paper shredding, which will be performed by Balcones Shred.

Beadle said the company can also provide documentation that items were shredded.

Go Recycle is providing the electronics recycling portion of the event, which takes place from 8 – 11 a.m. in the UMC west parking lot.

Vietnam Vets meeting

Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 923, will meet the first Wednesday in August. Guest speaker Deborah Carter from the San Marcos Library will discuss information and services available there for veterans. Meeting takes place at 7 p.m. Aug. 5 at the Dunbar Center at 801 W MLK in San Marcos. Contact 512-353-0945 for more information.