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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.
Art Galleries Palo Alto Weekly
"Beaches" Pastels by Waif Mullins Features new works on paper of his travels to exotic islands in the South Pacific, Caribbean and Mexico. Dec. 1-31; artist reception Dec., 9 noon-4 p.m. Call 321-0220 or visit www.portolaartgallery.com . Portola Art Gallery, 75 Arbor Road, Menlo Park
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
Family fun calendar Everett Herald
"The Lights of Christmas": More than one million outdoor lights; train rides, music, drama performances, refreshments, 5 to 10 p.m. Thursdays-Sundays through Dec. 17; Warm Beach Christian Camps, 20800 Marine Drive, Stanwood; 360-652-7575, www.warmbeach.com/loc.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR Lansdale Reporter
The Telford Borough Police Department seeks help in its annual Jessica Leshinskie Memorial Holiday Food and Gift Drive. The drive assists area families with a supply of nutritious food and holiday gifts.
Family events Seattle Post-Intelligencer
BABAR AND FATHER CHRISTMAS: Through Dec. 17. The Carter Family Marionettes present the adventure of the royal elephant, who sets off to find Pere Noel and invite him to visit all the good children in Elephantland.
Good causes The Naperville Sun
Thursday, Dec. 7
The Advocate - www.newarkadvocate.com - Newark, OH The Advocate
Scholastic Book Fair: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Jane Cook McConnell Library, Newark High School, 314 Granville St.; (740) 328-2263. Licking County Housing Initiatives Community Meeting: 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.; The Place Off the Square; preregister at (740) 345-1970.
Organizations seek helping hands during holidays Lexington Herald-Leader
Every year, hundreds of people across Central Kentucky take time away from their families, jobs and other activities to give one of the most valuable gifts of all -- time.
Check out these gifts for a new baby MSNBC
From electronic toys to chenille blankets, Christina Vercelletto from Babytalk presents some adorable and practical products for infants.
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