Homemade Christmas at the McDonald house Dec 7, 2007
Rudolf the red-nosed reindeer, from my sister Ginger's toy collection, had the place of honor in front of the sleigh for many years. Mother decorated the rest of the house with wreaths, candles and old lanterns. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
In the spirit of giving Dec 3, 2007
Toy collection will take place until Sunday, Nov. 25, during regular business hours, Monday-Friday from 8 p.m. to 5 p.m.. Donations by Sea. (The Citizen - online, TX)
Barre Raises Cash for Kids' Christmas Dec 2, 2007
Saturday was the annual Christmas for Kids toy collection and coin drop, held by volunteers from the city police and fire departments and the city council. The drive is in its eighth year, and city officials say the toys are in more demand than ever. (WCAX.com, VT)
Holiday Drives Affected by Toy Recalls Dec 1, 2007
That's because the organization begins it's toy collection in the early fall, before many of the hazardous items were pulled from the shelves. And, some of the toys are even left over from last year's donations. (FOX23 News, NY)
Area agencies offer a hand up at the holidays Dec 1, 2007
This is the seventh year the Krieger Motor Group, which is owned by Krieger, is a sponsor of the Toy Time toy collection drive for children ages infant through 18. This year s drive takes place Monday, Dec. 3-Saturday, Dec. 8, and is sponsored by the Krieger Auto Group, KWPC/KMCS Radio and the Muscatine Journal. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Evel Knievel Dead at 69 Dec 1, 2007
Movies were made about him and his toy collection brought in nearly $300 million. Even after his death, the Knievel daredevil legacy lives on. (WSJA.com, AL)
Toys for Tots drive gets extra boost Nov 29, 2007
If all goes well, the toy collection bolstered by the confiscated toys will grow between now and late December. Volunteers will distribute the toys the week before Christmas. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Conn. Post Office Ban Toy Collections Nov 29, 2007
Post Office Ban Toy Collections ... -- There will be no holiday toy collection boxes inside Connecticut post office lobbies for the first time in 15 years. (WNBC.com, NY)
Christmas parades this Saturday bring holiday cheer to West Orange County Nov 28, 2007
The entry fee for both parades is a donation to each police department's toy collection drive for needy children. The grand marshal for the Ocoee parade will be Channel 2's Gail Paschall-Brown. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
Toys for Tots campaign off to slow start Nov 27, 2007
In the meantime, there will be toy collection drives throughout Lompoc. The Lompoc Valley Doll Club will hold a Toys for Tots collection and fundraiser at 1 p.m. today at the Del Norte Mobile Estates recreation center, 321 W. North Ave.. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Toy drive volunteers on the look out for recalled items Nov 23, 2007
The toy collection is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Friedens Lutheran Church fellowship hall. The toys will be distributed on Dec. 6. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Area business taking part in‘Toys For Tots’ campaign Nov 23, 2007
Since 2005, Arkansas has been in the top 10 percent in toy collections, but Lomax wishes there were more ... The toy collection will end Dec. 15 so that the toys can be separated and delivered to the appropriate locations. (Newport Daily Independent, AR)
More of this story Nov 15, 2007
Shooters For Santa toy collection deadline. Drop toys at Roberts Barber Shop, Broadway Caf, or The Pit Stop. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
More news reports... Nov 15, 2007
Toy collection will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Nov. 27 to Nov. 29 in the Post Oak Mall parking lot. . (The Battalion, TX)
Gamewell fire destroys antiques Nov 9, 2007
Thursday morning's blaze at 4865 Celia Creek Road was not a major one in terms of damage to the home, but it sure did plenty of damage to the toy collection of owner David Robbins. The fire, one that smoldered slowly inside the structure, burned plenty of the toys many of them antiques that Robbins has been collecting for almost 15 years. (Lenoir News Topic, NC)
Annual campaign kicks off Nov 8, 2007
Toy collection boxes will soon be going up at various locations in Lompoc, and both coordinators will once again be asking all members of the community to donate any toys they can to benefit this year's campaign, which will conclude on Dec. 15. Advertisement. (Lompoc Record, CA)
The long road south| Nov 6, 2007
The historic town is filled with Anglo-Boer War relics, traditional reed ceiling, yellowwood-beamed Karoo homes, Victorian architecture, museums (the local museum offers war records and a 19th-century toy collection amongst other things) and laid-back charm. If you need to stretch your legs, pay a visit to the nearby Doornkloof Nature Reserve with its range of buck, small carnivores and hiking trails. (iAfrica.com)
Give me a T-O-Y: Started in 2005 by UM player Chris Orwig, annual ‘fun'-raiser also kicks off KMSO's drive for needy children Nov 4, 2007
The toy drive, co-sponsored by KMSO radio, also marks the beginning of KMSO's own Mountain of Giving toy drive, which continues toy collection efforts through wish list tags on trees in local stores. Youth agencies that receive Griz for Kids toys include Watson Children's Shelter, YWCA, Youth Homes Inc., Head Start and the Missoula Indian Center. (Missoulian, MT)
Sertoma for Kids project at WGV Nov 1, 2007
The Neighborhoods of World Golf Village will serve as an official toy collection and drop-off site throughout the holiday season for Sertoma for Kids, a program that provide toys for underprivileged St. Johns County children ... The company's involvement has grown from one box of toys collected in 2003 to playing a major role in St. Johns County's toy collection efforts. (The St. Augustine Record)
Trick or treat threads Oct 30, 2007
Ja'Corey found inspiration for his costume from his toy collection at home. He says he has several ninja action figures he likes to play with. (Eufaula Tribune, AL)
Dr. Phil & Robin McGraw Kick off the 60th Anniversary U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots Campaign in the Appalachian Mountains on Friday, November 2 Oct 25, 2007
The Foundation provides the funding and support needed for successful annual toy collection and distribution campaigns. The foundation is located at Marine Corps Base, Quantico, VA, Local Marine Corps Reserve units and volunteer organizations collect and distribute toys in over 600 communities covering all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Wearable artJC artist's charming creations are inspired by memories Oct 11, 2007
She began making her jewelry a little over a year ago, incorporating mostly pictures she had taken of her family's toy collection, or pictures of toys she remembered from her childhood. But, she added, she also uses images that she finds in flea markets or other places. (Hoboken Reporter, NJ)
Open Sesame! Oct 6, 2007
Today and tomorrow, anyone can visit the secret garden high atop Rockefeller Center, explore the engine room of a Coast Guard boat and check out toy boats and soldiers in the Forbes Toy Collection. The citywide architecture and design event, now in its fifth year, boasts 350 sites throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and The Bronx - with more than a dozen tours and interactive programs specially geared to kids and families. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Campers give back to Toys for Tots Oct 4, 2007
The group donated their largest new toy collection to date for Ionia area children. They collected 16 boxes of toys. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Leaving a mark * Sep 27, 2007
Neither should the historians and caretakers of the Hall in Cooperstown, although at least it won't be sitting in some anonymous geezer's private toy collection. To get their side of the story as to why they would accept the damaged goods, The Heat Index tried to contact Dale Petroskey, president of the Hall of Fame. (AZCentral -- Sports)
FOX 11-KMSB and The Metro Tucson Convention and Visitors Bureau Launch Tucson Treasures Sep 25, 2007
In the show s first installment, Gina will take viewers to some of the more eclectic features that help make Tucson so unique- including a peek behind the scenes into the back room at Bookmans Used Bookstore, the mechanical toy collection at Yikes Toy Store, and the origin of the landmark neon sign in front of longtime Tucson staple Lucky Wishbone. About KMSB. (FOX 11, AZ)
Teach Ducky Math in the Bath Tub Sep 12, 2007
If you choose to add to the toy collection, ducks of every description can be found at the. You can select from ducks dressed as everything from dogs and cowboys to nurses and bikers, plus several colorful and fun duck assortments. (Suite101.com)
Ultimate Setup XXXX : Episode forty heralds the fourth of July. Hurray... Jul 4, 2007
This is my toy collection. I have hockey bears, Halo toys, a Virtual Boy and a Spiderman. (IGN Gear)
A farmer's hay day Jun 24, 2007
"He has a humongous toy collection at home," says his mother, Cindy Hausman. "He has 400 1/64-scale implements and 150 1/16-scale.". (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Dogs and owners preparing for adoption fair: Wayland to play host to its first-ever canine celebration Jun 3, 2007
There also will be a dog toy collection bank, and it is suggested people attending bring dog toys and treats to be distributed to area shelters. e really encourage people to bring donations, Richey added. (Hornell Evening Tribune, NY)
Moriarty: Life doesn't stay Idol for optimistic Purdy Jun 1, 2007
The boat was a significant addition to his toy collection, which also features a No Good Gophers pinball machine, autographed by Byron Nelson, purchased at a charity auction on eBay. That one's back in Arizona. (ESPN -- Golf)
Getting The Right Home Insurance May 24, 2007
That also goes for any type of collectibles, like stamps, baseball cards, a toy collection, artwork, etc. You need to have them appraised as well. (WTKR.com, VA)
Sacramento ready to capitalize on feminine appeal May 23, 2007
Even Old Sacramento, with all its tourist appeal, is best known for the California State Railroad Museum - for some, the ultimate boy's toy collection. Recently, though, a few creative innkeepers and First Lady Maria Shriver, who refashioned the California History Museum into the Museum for History, Women and the Arts, have turned things around for Sacramento's distaff travelers. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Being good has Anderson named "Good Guy" May 23, 2007
In addition to his toy collecting work, Anderson works for his union, recently soliciting food to feed firemen visiting from other towns who took part in Wilmington s anniversary parade. I love the fire department, said Anderson, who dreamed of joining the force as a child and comes from a long line of firefighters. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Where The Girls Are May 6, 2007
Sacramento ready to capitalize on feminine appeal / Inn with spa, women's museum, parks create girl getaway that's good for guys, too. " There were even dogwood blossoms brushing against the window. It didn't make me feel at home so much as make me want my home to feel this way. The landscaped grounds feature a sheltered eight-person Jacuzzi, but my indulgence was a New Client Facial, including skin analysis for a customized treatment, that left me as serene as my surroundings. The inn recently... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Bletchley: Where the Brits unraveled Nazi secrets Apr 7, 2007
Some of the huts are open, such as Turing's Hut 8, and the rebuilt Colossus is in Block H. In other buildings around the property are a garage with vintage cars, a tiny post office, a maritime display, a model railway, a toy collection, a cinema that shows archival footage and in Block A a collection of Churchill memorabilia. Where to see an Enigma machine. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
WHAT'S NEW: Start Your Toes to Tappin' Mar 8, 2007
When the plush toy collection from "The Departed" hits the shelves, we'll let you know. Story by John Przybys. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Life)
MICA allocating $15.5m a year to spur next stage of Renaissance City Mar 4, 2007
"The NHB (national Heritage Board) will also explore collaborations with private museums, heritage organizations and collectors. Over the years, we have seen the emergence of private museums which enrich our network of heritage institutions. Examples include the Nei Xue Tang, an excellent museum showcasing Buddhist artefacts, and the MINT Museum of Toys with its whimsical and nostalgic toy collection. Our Museum Roundtable has 43 members. There are 43 museums in Singapore, both private and... (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)
Cool parents Mar 1, 2007
Toy Story (March 17) revolves around Woody, the cowboy who is no longer the top toy in Andy's toy collection with the arrival of fancy Buzz Lightyear, the new favourite. In Strawberry Shortcake: The Sweet Dreams Movie (March 24), Strawberry Shortcake has a dream of fresh new fields of berry bushes, enough for everyone to share. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Oscoda student toy drive aids U.S. Marines reaching out to Iraqi children Jan 31, 2007
They use Microsoft Excel to publish graphs of weekly toy collection totals ... The toy collection classroom competition will end this week. (Oscoda Press, MI)
The wives of two of the men killed in a Stafford County plane crash have sued Rick Potter's estate in wrongful death suits. Read the story and see PDFs of the court filings. Jan 26, 2007
He frequently visited yard sales, looking to add to his antique toy collection. He liked to bike ride, hike and camp with his wife and two children. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Former Lindsborg studio artist to be featured at The Gallery through March Jan 14, 2007
And, while many recall his toy collection made as special Christmas gifts for his wife Ramona and friends, he always desired to be remembered as a painter, sculptor, ceramist, and printmaker. He felt his decorative crafts were secondary to his studio arts. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Museum exhibits antique toys worth thousands Jan 9, 2007
He said there is one aspect of the toy collecting business that catches him off guard. "That's when you see something from your childhood for the first time," Alberta said. (Greenwich Time)
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For the past month, toy collection boxes were set up in local businesses for people to donate new, unwrapped toys for children who might not otherwise have a gift to open on Christmas morning. The list of children was compiled by KCAPS, local schools, and from officers within the department. (Kingsburg Recorder, CA)
