Toys For Kids Underway

The 2008 Toys For Kids program of the Heartland Detachment, Marine Corps League will be conducted from November 21 to December 12. This community service program has served the communities in southern Crow Wing County since 1981. Its purpose to assist families in need to provide Christmas toys and gifts for their children under the age of 15 years old. Nearly 100 local businesses and organizations will serve as collection points for toys or cash donations this year. Scheduled events, supporting this effort, include the "Holly Ball" at Grand View Lodge on December 5 and the Green Lantern Family Christmas Party on December 6. The Toys For Kids program is coordinated with and is supported by the Brainerd Salvation Army. Applications for the program may be made at the Salvation Army Office until November 26. Distribution of gifts to families will be on December 18 at the Brainerd National Guard Armory in conjunction with the Salvation Army Christmas Food Distribution. Cash donations may be mailed at any time to Toys For Kids, PO Box 2811, Baxter MN 56425.