Filling shoeboxes for needy kids

Samaritan's Purse, Operation Christmas Child offers hope to children ages two to 14 around the world. You can help by filling a shoe box with items for a girl or boy.

Wrap the box and lid separately. The following items are suggested - and please, nothing breakable, liquid or war related. Toys: small cars, balls, dolls, stuffed animals, kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, jump ropes, small Etch A Sketch, toys that light up or make noise (with extra batteries), Slinky, etc.

School Supplies: pens, pencils and sharpener, crayons or markers, stamps and ink pad sets, coloring books, writing pads or paper, solar calculators, etc.

Hygiene items: toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, comb, washcloth, etc.

Misc.: hard candy, lollipops, mints, gum, sunglasses, flashlights (with extra batteries), ball caps, socks, T-shirts, toy jewelry, hair clips, watches, small picture books, etc.

A note, picture or Christmas card may be included. Please place $5 inside or on top of box to help with shipping expenses.

Kiwanis Club of Newark will be participating in Operation Christmas Child.

Fairville Fire Department will be the drop off center. Dates are November 18 from noon to 2:30 and 6 p.m. until ...

November 19 and 20 from 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.; November 21 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

If you have questions, call Betty at 331.1946. Please do not call the fire department.

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