With the temperatures dipping lower each day, and the holidays right around the corner, here is some info we have on local food/toy/blanket drives around town (If you know of others, please let us know so we can get the word out):
Ya con las temperaturas bajas y los días festivos aquí a la vuelta, compartimos información que nos ha llegado sobre diferentes actividades para juntar dispensas/juguetes/cobijas aquí en Puerto Peñasco. (Envíenos un mensaje con información sobre otra actividad similar para los próximos días festivos):
Radio Sol 106.1 is collecting clothing, blankets, and toys * Donaciones de juguetes, ropa y cobijas en las oficinas de Radio Sol Offices located on Blvd. Fremont (across from Black Dog)
Sonoran Resorts 1st Annual Holiday Food Drive – primer recolecta navideña de dispensas – Donations accepted through Dec. 30, 2011 @ Sales offices of Sonoran Sea, Sky, or Sun – Se aceptan donaciones hasta el 30 de diciembre en las oficinas de venta de los desarrollos turísticos de Sonoran en Sandy Beach
Pinky’s Pearl Harbor Day Charity Night Dec. 7th with blanket and ball drive El restaurante/bar de Pinky’s en el Mirador tendrá un evento/recolecta de cobijas y balones para los menos afortunados en la comunidad
3rd DIF Toy Drive Dec. 11 Bring toys, blankets, or cash donations to Shrimp Plaza on Dec. 11 for the 3rd annual Toy Drive by the Office on Integral Family Development El 3er Juguetón del DIF será el 11 de diciembre, empezando a las 10 a.m. Se aceptan juguetes, cobijas o donaciones en efectivo
Rocky Point Family of God Food Bank wish list: 30 – 40 turkeys, 30 bags of potatoes (5 lbs.), candy for stockings or small bags for approximately 1500 children, coloring books and crayons, hot chocolate mix, 600-700 small gifts, 150 toothbrushes, 150 tubes of toothpaste, 150 bars of soap for Prison Ministry Event, rice, beans, and canned veggies and fruit Contact: Rich Graf richandlila@aol.com
Angels for La Montaña School – donations of gifts or funds accepted to help the 70+ children with disabilities of Escuela La Montaña to have a Merry Christmas and a hot meal every day Info: ramonramos@prodigy.net.mx tel: 388-5362 Apoyo navideño para La Escuela La Montaña, póngase en contacto con Ramón de La Cocina de Ramón para seleccionar el nombre de un niño a quien puedes dar un regalo
Santa Claus Club: www.santaclausclub.org
Laguna Shores Christmas Food Hampers As for the past 8 years, Laguna Shores and the community have donated and provided a little Christmas cheer to families in Puerto Peñasco. This year they are once again raising funds to help provide Christmas Food Hampers, with hopes of providing a hamper for at least 1000 families. Donations: 480-626-7121 ask to speak with Lupe or Yahaira. More info: barrie_at_laguna@hotmail.com