As the holiday season approaches, it’s a great time to remember others, and Dublin is full of opportunities to help.
Toys for Tots
Lilly G Arena Productions is hosting the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots drive again for Erath County.
Applications for families to sign up can be picked up at the Dublin Chamber of Commerce on weekdays and the Dublin Rodeo Heritage Museum on Wednesday thru Friday from 2-4 p.m.
Below is a list of current locations to drop off new and unwrapped toys: The Dublin Citizen, Dublin City Hall, Blackjack Office Center, Wich Kids Sandwiches, Dublin Rodeo Museum, Dublin Bottling Works, Dublin Five Star Dairy Queen, Golden Chick, Hacienda Camino Real Restaurant, Blackjack Coffee Shop and First National Bank.
Drop off locations in Stephenville are Cici’s Pizza, Bruner Chevrolet, Toledo Finance, Don Nicos on Wahington, Wellington Bank, JJs Cowboy Tobacco, and R&R BBQ.
The deadline to drop off toys is tight this year and toys need to be dropped off by Sunday, Dec. 8 since boxes are picked up on Monday, Dec. 9.
All toys donated stay locally.
Applicants can pick toys up in Stephenville at the United Co-op Electric Co. Community Room from 1-5 p.m. Dec. 14 and at the Dublin Rodeo Heritage Museum from 1-5 p.m. Dec. 21.
For more information call 254-459-0141.
CWJC/Transformation Pathway Angel Tree
This year the Angel Tree is full of senior citizens and thoseatlocalwomen’sshelters. Angels can be picked up at CWJC and unwrapped presents need to be returned by Dec. 1.
Adopt one today!
Dublin Public Library Angel Tree
The Dublin Public Library currently has Angel Tree tags for senior citizens on Meals on Wheels.
To adopt a senior citizen Angel, stop by the library. Angel presents are due back to the library by Dec. 17. They have a lot of Angels, and would appreciate the help!
NHS Angel Tree for local kids
The National Honor Society students and associated sponsors are hosting this year’s Angel Tree for local kids in conjunction with DISD staff.
They are in the process of placing Angel tags in businesses and churches. If your business would like some Angel Tree tags, please contact NHS sponsor Aimee Spharler at aspharler@dublinisd.net or 254-445-0362.
Tags will only include the child’s age, sizes and what they would like for Christmas.
In conjunction with the project, NHS will be hosting a clothing drive to provide extra clothing for adoptees and food will be provided from the FFA canned food drive.
Those who are wanting to go ahead and sponsor a child can contact Spharler.
All gifts need to be returned, unwrapped with the Angel Tree tag attached to The Church for the Lost and Found on 512 N Park Street by 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14.
Gifts will be distributed to families from 5-9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18 at the Church for the Lost and Found.
Operation Christmas Child Those who are building shoeboxes only have a short amount of time left to get those boxes filled.
Each box packed full of quality toys, school supplies, and personal care items becomes a tangible expression of God’s immense love for the child. For many, it is their first gift ever! Delivered by our local church partners, shoebox gifts provide an opportunity to present the Gospel to boys and girls in a clear, childfriendly way.
National Collection Week is Nov. 18–25 and shoeboxes can be dropped off at a couple of locations in Stephenville include First Christian Church (450 W. Tarleton Street) and Valley Grove Baptist Church (1731 U.S. 281 N. Stephenville).
The deadline to turn in shoeboxes is Monday, Nov. 25.