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Toy shops help families fulfill Christmas dreams San Diego Union-Tribune
Dec. 9 (UNION-TRIBUNE): Mary Johnson believes in the Bible teaching that it is more blessed to give than to receive, so much so she has thousands of children on her holiday gift list.The same goes for many others in The Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary who help organize six Toy & Joy shops around the county. Johnson, president of the auxiliary, carries a thick, white binder to keep her organized.
CityTeam Chester Making 11th Hour Plea for Donations of Food and Toys for 720 Needy Low-Income Families PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance
CityTeam Ministries, a non-profit organization serving the poor and homeless in the Delaware Valley is putting out an 11th hour plea for food and toy donations and is asking the local community for their help.
Christmas Din Anorak
“THE CHRISTMAS toys that are as loud as a road drill.” So says the Mail, which notes that the recommended safe level for continuous noise is 85 decibels.
What's going on Star-Gazette
•PAINTING, 1-4 p.m., Big Flats Community Center, 476 Maple St., Big Flats. 562-8443. •HOLIDAY GIFT SHOW, 5-7:30 p.m., Main Street Cafe, 102 N. Main St., Spencer. Group exhibition art opening and reception Dec. 12, on display through Jan. 7. 589-7400.
Toys give tykes a jump on education El Paso Times
Eastsider Sylvia Gomez knows that a well-thought-out Christmas gift can influence how successful her three preschool-age grandchildren will be later in life.
Good-for-You Gifts Are Last-Minute Hits This Holiday Season PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance
The holidays are nearly here, and if you still have shopping to do, you are not alone. For those last-minute gift-buyers wary of impulse purchasing, LeapFrog offers an antidote: good-for-you learning toys that will spare shoppers post-holiday buyer's remorse.
Great aunt didn't like the way DFCS handled case Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Carolyn Banks needed help raising her niece's daughter, so she approached the state child welfare agency.
Wish list Pocono Record
Looking to help someone this holiday season? The following list details what Pocono agencies need. To be included in this list, mail information to Debra Kelter at Pocono Record, 511 Lenox St., Stroudsburg, PA 18360; fax to 570 421-6284; e-mail dkelter@poconorecord.com
County calendar - 12/8/06 phillyburbs.com
Holiday story time for ages 3-6, 10:30 a.m., Maple Shade Library, 200 Stiles Ave. Call (856) 779-9767. Yoga with Miss Debbie for children, 11 a.m.-noon, Riverton Library, 306 Main St. Call (856) 829-2476 to register.
Getting back to basics The Royal Gazette
Traditional toys, which for years have taken second place to more trendy and fashionable toys, appear to be regaining some of their popularity with children.
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