COMMUNITY EVENTS

Neighbors Credit Union, St. Louis, recently organized a team to take part in the walk now for autism at Forest Park. A gathering of employees, family members and friends of the 21 team members made a donation to the foundation and helped to create an understanding of the disorder. Walk now for autism is the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for autism care, support and research. Also, Beth Hurst, the investment representative at Neighbors Credit Union, recently hosted a road to retirement seminar to make retirement successful. The comprehensive workshop focused on many concerns affecting retirees such as social security, pensions, assets and health care.Bethpage Federal Credit Union, Bethpage, N.Y., announced the return of the renowned exhibition squadron U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds as headliners for the sixth annual Bethpage Federal Credit Union air show. The air show will be held Memorial Day weekend 2009 at Jones Beach State Park.

USA One Credit Union, Crete, Ill., recently joined with area businesses to support the Crete-Monee Education Foundation’s 10th wine and cheese event fundraiser. The event’s theme, come celebrate the spirit in you, was designed to raise funds to support a new summer enrichment program and other districtwide educational activities and facilities.Credit Union One, Ferndale, Mich., recently provided, for the 11th consecutive year, a back-up phone bank for the 22nd annual Dick Purtan WOMC Radiothon. The events proceeds will be donated to the Salvation Army’s bed and bread club.