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Judgement Day 2011: Ensure Your Salvation Before the World Ends

Patch picks ways to get rapture-ready before the end of the world October 21.

I'm sure you've heard the news. Forget 2012. The world is ending on October 21 of this year. Well, that's the case if you believe Harold Camping, the leader of an independent Christian ministry Family Radio Worldwide, based in Oakland, Calif. 

The theory: Saturday will mark the second coming of Christ where "good souls" are taken to heaven. And then, the world will end October 21. 

Camping's group isn't the only one preaching May 21 as Judgement Day. In fact, billboards, bus stop benches and traveling caravans of RVs in support of the theory are adorning the country. Some people are even selling their homes and cars. 

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So, how can you ensure your salvation in time for the big rapture tomorrow when all the selfless souls are taken to heaven? 

Here's a couple good deeds that will grab you a first-class ticket:

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Donate to Danny's Farm

This Saturday 30 Rock star Alec Baldwin along with other residents will show support for Danny's Farm—a petting zoo for autistic children located at . To make a donation, tickets can be purchased by e-mailing dannysfarm@yahoo.com.

Adopt a Pet 

Our two pets featured last week, , are still up for adoption. You could probably use the companionship since many of your friends may fall victim to the rapture. 

Shop Local 

The recent construction on Fair Oaks has . In an attempt to bring back revenue, shops in South Pas are to shop local. So why not grab something off while contributing to your local economy?

Buy some tickets to the Sound of Music

With the rights to the play costing $2,300, drama students at to recuperate the funds. They're hoping to raise a lot of the money back this weekend through ticket sales.


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