KTKA Shred-A-Thon
When: Saturday, May 17, 2008, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Fairlawn Plaza Mall, Topeka
Cost: Free
Age limit: All ages
Categories: Community
Description: We want to help you protect your identity.
So, we're holding a Shred-A-Thon from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 17, at Fairlawn Plaza Mall, 21st and Fairlawn.
Bring old documents with your personal information, such as bank statements, and we will shred them for free.
Throwing them away puts you at risk for identity theft. So, join others in the community and come out to our Shed-A-Thon. Plus, you might even meet some of KTKA's on-air talent.
Event posted May 13, 2008
Last updated May 16, 2008
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Posted by bjgrndma41 (anonymous) on May 17, 2008 at 11:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I just wanted to say Thank you for having the shred-a-thon today, I had a large sack with old receipts and bills that needed to be shredded and was hoping someone would offer it. Thanks again and I am hoping you will repeat this again sometime in the future. Barb
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