Our friends at The Little Knittery have something great going on this Thursday (and again on Thursday, June 28), so if you're in L.A., be sure to check it out. To quote their most recent newsletter:

This is a reminder to let you know that this Thursday, June 14th and Thursday, June 28th from 7 - 9 p.m. I will be hosting a knit together for The Mother Bear Project. If you are interested in stopping by, please give us a call at 323.660.0294, or reply to this email (newsletter AT the littleknittery DOT com).

Learn to knit a simple teddy bear which will brighten the life of children in Africa, many of whom are affected by HIV/AIDS. Receive 40% off yarn purchased for this project. There is a $3 shipping donation per bear you make plus a flat $5 to purchase the pattern from the Mother Bear Project (which also helps them raise money). I will also provide a selection of free yarn ends. For more information on the Mother Bear Project, go here: http://www.motherbearproject.org/

The bear pattern is very simple, and can be knit by even a beginner knitter, so tell you friends.