TOYS FOR TOTS The Marine Toys for Tots program has delivered more than 604 million toys and helped 246 million children since 1947, when it began. The primary goal of Marine Toys for Tots is to help bring the joy of Christmas and send a message of hope to America’s less fortunate children through the gift of a new toy. The national Toys for Tots program also serves to unite members

VETERANS PLAZA The GRF Recreation Department is hosting the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, beginning at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 1, at Veterans Plaza. Santa will be there with his elves (courtesy of the LW Theater Club), who will be collecting unwrapped toys for the upcoming annual Toys for Tots event on Dec. 10 ( see page 1), so bring a gift for the little ones and have your picture