Annual Toys For Kids Program Is Up And Running

The 28th Annual "Toys For Kids" campaign, sponsored by Heartland Detachment, Marine Corps League is scheduled for November 23 through December 17. In 2008, the Marines and Auxiliary members and other vounteers collected and distributed Christmas gifts to children in more than 450 families in the southern Crow Wing County. The need is expected to equal or exceed that number this year.

Application can be made for the Toys for Kids Program at the Brainerd Salvation Army office between November 3rd and November 25th. Donations of new toys may be deposited between November 23rd and December 17th at more than 40 toys trops at businesses throughout the ara. Gifts will be distributed at the Brainerd National Guard Armory on December 17.

Other scheduled benefit events include the Hollyball at Grand View Lodge and the 5th Annual Family Christmas Party at the Green Lantern, both on December 5. For more information, conctact Jack Huber at 218-764-2723 or Jim Shubert at 218-543-5041.