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'Tis the season to be toyful
It's the most festive time of the year, so why not get into the spirit early? The Campbell Chamber of Commerce's annual Campbell Community Toy Program kicks off this year with the help of the country fire district. The two will host a fundraising event from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, at the Gaslighter Theater. Proceeds will go to buy toys for underprivileged kids in the Campbell community.
Guests are treated to drinks and snacks and a visit from Santa. The chamber is also selling opportunity drawing tickets for prizes that include stays at Campbell hotels and gift certificates to local restaurants. Admission is $10 in advance through the Chamber or at the door. For more information, contact the Chamber at 378-6252.
If you have a child in need and can't afford toys this year, the Toy Hotline, at 993-7200, can help.
--Genevieve Roja
What does Santa eat for breakfast?
Breakfast with Santa is happening again this year from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4 at the Campbell Community Center Banquet Hall. From 9-9:30 a.m., holiday participants will have a breakfast of fresh fruit, donuts, milk, juice, coffee, muffins and hot chocolate. Children under 12 will receive a Polaroid photo taken with Santa and a gift bag with admission. They can also partake in holiday crafts. The cost is $7 per person, $5 for children 3 years and under, or $25 for a family of four. Call 408.866.2105 for more information.
--Genevieve Roja
Senior handbook now available
The 16th edition of the Senior Handbook, a publication of Information & Referral Services Inc. is now available at senior centers and other venues that provide assistance or service to seniors throughout Santa Clara County. In Campbell, Senior Handbook 2000 is available through the Campbell Senior Center, 1 W. Campbell Ave., 860-2146.
The handbook is a response to the growing numbers of senior citizens in need of various levels of assistance. I&RS has been publishing the Senior Handbook since 1984.
The Senior Handbook is free at the Campbell location, or at the I&RS office at 1275 S. Winchester Blvd., Suite A, in San Jose. IR&S requests a $3 donation for books picked up at its office, or $5 for books mailed to individuals' homes. For more information, call 408.345.4532. Information is also available on the Internet at www.iandrinfo.org.
--Shari Kaplan
Do You Solstice?
December marks not only the arrival of sleigh bells and extended mall hours, but also the winter solstice--the shortest day of the year and a traditional celebration of light. The Campbell Reporter is interested to know if, and how, our readers celebrate the solstice and other alternative ways of commemorating the holidays. Please contact Sarah at sarahww@earthlink.net or call the Reporter at 408.364.2640 ext. 201.
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