The Community Christmas Toy Store (CCTS) needs your help.
Donations of new toys are needed for families in need this holiday season. CCTS boxes have been placed at several local businesses, and monetary donations are also accepted.
This year, the CCTS is in particular need of toys for boys, and toys for children who are ages 7-12. Other wanted items include books for all ages, games for children ages 7 and up, make-up, puzzles, and watches for children ages 10-12. Donations of toys will be accepted up to Dec. 9.
The community is welcome to volunteer for sort and distribution of the toys on Dec. 9 and 10.
To submit a monetary donation send checks made out to the Community Christmas Toy Store, P.O. Box 733, Ortonville, MI 48462.
Details: Betty Stewart 248-627-3324, or Adele Ferguson at 248-634-8446 to volunteer.

Area drop off locations for Community Christmas Toy Store
‘ACE Hardware ‘Anytime Fitness ‘Art of Life ‘Belle Ann Elementary ‘Brandon Township offices ‘Christ the Shepherd Lutheran Church ‘The Citizen newspaper ‘Hamilton’s Feed ‘Hamilton’s Propane, Inc. ‘Harvey-Swanson Elementary ‘Health Care Solutions ‘POH Regional Medical Center ? Mabelena’s ‘M-15 Urgent Care ‘Oakwood Elementary? Ortonville United Methodist Church? Oxford Bank ‘Pet Supplies Plus ‘Real Estate One ‘Something Different ‘St. Anne Church ‘Verizon Wireless and ‘Village of Ortonville offices.