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‘Extreme Makeover: Home Edition’ eyes Bastrop County
The producers of the ABC reality show “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” have been scouting locations in Bastrop County since the September wildfires, and they soon will announce which affected family will get a new home courtesy of the show and local builder EFC Custom Homes.
But first they want to rally the community and gather some volunteers. A community “pep rally” will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Jerry Fay Wilhelm Center for Performing Arts, 1401 Cedar St. in Bastrop.
Free parking is available on site and across the street at Bastrop High School.
There will be food, speakers and entertainment, including the Bastrop High School band, cheerleaders and drill team, the Cedar Creek High School band and cheerleaders, and the Smithville High School drum line, according to a statement from organizers.
According to show officials, more than 3,000 volunteers are needed for a successful “Extreme” build. Producers need skilled professional volunteers and general volunteers, as well as construction and design materials and other donations. Visit www.efccustomhomes.com to volunteer or to make material donations.
The winning family will be surprised with the news of their selection on Dec. 7, and the new home will be completed Dec. 14.
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By Mary of The Simplifiers: Event Planning
December 1, 2011 11:29 PM | Link to this
Thank you for helping us spread the word on this great community event. Our company, The Simplifiers (www.thesimplifiers.com) were honored to be the event planners for the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition pep rally for Bastrop County. Thanks again!