The Toy’s For Tots Drive Needs You & C.A.R.D update!

Give a helping hand and enjoy the holidays in Collinsville, IL
On December 18th, Sunday, at the Collinsville American Legion, (1022 Vandalia St.), your assistance is requested by the Collinsville Marine Corp League to help sort and bag toys for the “Toys For Tot’s” distribution. The post I read said “…lots of volunteers…” would be needed starting around 8AM. It is estimated the volunteers will be needed until sometime between noon and 2 pm. Of course the more, the merry and quicker one can get to their mid-day church services or football game.

Everything needs to be completed by 2pm to be read for the “Toy’s For Tot’s” distribution to 1,500 area families.

Collinsville Area Recreation Department Updates
- 2012 Season passes to Splash City are on sale now. Save up to 20% if you purchase your pass before January 31, 2012! (More Info PDF)
- Parents are asked to attend the informational meeting on the “Snowboard & Ski” trip for kids 11 to 19. This meeting is on January 9th The trip is 4PM to 11Am February 10 & 11th. Inclusive cost for this chaperoned overnight trip is $125 with ski/snowboard rental or $110 without including lessons. That would be a pretty nice stocking stuffer for your future or existing skier! There is also a $75 option for kids who are not snowboarding or skiing. Kids will need to bring money for snacks, dinner and breakfast. More details available at the informational meeting on January 9th. (More* Info PDF) *For some reason, pricing is lower on the C.A.R.D. website.
- Don’t forget to get your free “C.A.R.D.” card, available to in-district residents which does give you benefits when using C.A.R.D. facilities.