{"id":7197,"date":"2011-11-20T07:04:25","date_gmt":"2011-11-20T12:04:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.framingham.com\/news\/?p=7197"},"modified":"2011-12-20T09:50:14","modified_gmt":"2011-12-20T14:50:14","slug":"2011-holiday-toy-drives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.framingham.com\/news\/2011\/11\/20\/general-interest\/2011-holiday-toy-drives\/","title":{"rendered":"2011 Holiday Toy Drives"},"content":{"rendered":"

FRAMINGHAM, MA<\/strong> - Framingham Baseball, Framingham Firefighters, Timothy's Toy Box, Operation E.L.F., the US Marines, the MA State Police and countless individuals and organizations work to make sure no Framingham child is forgotten during the holiday season.<\/p>\n

We've listed a few of the events going on this week. If you know of other toy drives, charitable holiday parties or other efforts, please use the comment section at the end of the article to let others know!<\/p>\n

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Framingham Baseball<\/strong> 9th Annual Toy Drive<\/strong><\/h2>\n

On Thursday, December 8th<\/strong>, 2011 from 7:00pm 'til 11:00pm Framingham Baseball <\/strong>will be holding its\u00a09th Annual Toy Drive <\/strong>at\u00a0 O\u2019Connell\u2019s Pub, 700 Worcester Rd, (Rt. 9), Framingham<\/strong>. \u00a0All are welcome! Just bring an unwrapped toy for a girl or boy! Toys collected will be delivered by The Framingham Fire Dept<\/strong> along with Timothy\u2019s Toy Box<\/strong> to Framingham\u2019s kids in need.<\/p>\n

\"Timothy's<\/a>

Timothy's Toy Box is a Framingham Based non-profit that collects and distributes toys to children in need.<\/p><\/div>\n

Timothy's Toy Box is a Framingham based 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation established by Sharon Gilbert and her son Timothy in 2007, \"to help local children in need during the holiday season\".<\/em><\/p>\n

Timothy's Toy Box\u00a0works closely with\u00a0local Framingham\u00a0organizations, (Framingham Baseball, Fire Dept., State Police \/ Toys for Tots)<\/em>, to coordinate collecting, wrapping and\u00a0distributing toys. For additional information or to donate online, visit the Timothy's Toy Box website at: www.timothystoybox.com<\/a><\/p>\n

For more information about the Framingham Baseball \/ Timothy's Toy Box toy drive or holiday party, please contact Janet Leombruno at (508) 989-4938.<\/em><\/p>\n

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\u00a0Operation ELF<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"Operation<\/a>

Operation ELF Holiday Party, Sunday, December 11, 2011 at the Eagles Hall, Framingham MA.<\/p><\/div>\n

An Operation ELF Holiday Party<\/strong> will be held Sunday, December\u00a011th<\/strong>, 2011 from 1:00pm 'til 4:00pm at the Eagles Lodge, 55 Park St. in Framingham. Enjoy a potluck meal with other elves, bid in a silent auction, enjoy music, face painting, holiday games, a visit from Santa, raffles and more! Open to all!\u00a0 Please bring non-perishable food items that will be used to make holiday baskets for families in need, new toys, or volunteer to help sort and wrap presents.<\/p>\n

Sponsor a child!<\/strong> According to the Operation ELF website, it costs only $40-$50 to fill a wish list. Each donor (who remain anonymous) is provided a wish list along with the child's first name, age, sizes and the name of the agency through which the the gift will be delivered, (by the \"elves\").<\/p>\n

Operation ELF is an all-volunteer charitable not-for-profit organization serving children in Eastern MA, Southern NH and VT. For more info contact Operation ELF, 1 Meadowbrook Dr., Andover, MA 01810, send email to: ELF-NE@operationelf.org or visit: www.operationelf.org<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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\"Toys<\/a>

Toys for Tots can be dropped off at the MA State Police Barracks on Rt. 9 in Framingham.<\/p><\/div>\n

Toys for Tots<\/h2>\n

Locally the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots<\/strong> Program is coordinated by 1st Sgt. Paulette Newcomb at Fort Devens.<\/p>\n

The MA State Police also collect for Toys for Tots<\/em> at the State Police Barracks, 450 Worcester Rd., Framingham, MA, (located on the\u00a0 eastbound side of Rt. 9 between Prospect Street and Rt. 126\/Concord Street)<\/em>, and at several locations and events throughout Framingham.<\/p>\n

The nationally recognized Toys for Tots<\/strong> collection boxes with the \"Marines Toys for Tots<\/em>\" logo can be found in the Framingham Post Offices and many retail stores and offices in town, (please use comment section below to list box locations).<\/em><\/p>\n

For more info about Toys for Tots<\/em> in Middlesex County, MA contact 1st Sgt. Paulette Newcomb at Fort Devens by phone at: (781)229-3941, or email her at devens.toysfortots@gmail.com<\/a> or visit the website at: devens-ma.toysfortots.org<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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