Ways to spread holiday cheer in York Region this week (Dec. 9 to Dec. 15)
Charitable events and toy drives to give back to the community

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December 10, 2018

Toy Drive at Studio 5 of Performing and Visual Arts
Bring a new, unwrapped toy for the collection bin, located just inside the studio door., then stay for snacks, beverages, raffle prizes and a magic show. All donations will be delivered to children from families that struggle to make ends meet.
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Event date and time: Sunday, December 9, 2018 11:00AM - 1:00PM
Audience: All Ages
Price: Free
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Thornhill Christmas Assistance Program
The Thornhill Christmas Assistance Program is currently accepting donations of non-perishable food items, new toys and cash. No clothing please. Donations can be dropped off at the Thornhill United Church.
Location and Venue: 25 Elgin St., Thornhill, ON, L3T 1W5 (Thornhill United Church)
Event date and time: Sunday, December 9, 2018 12:00AM - 11:59PM
Audience: All Ages
Price: Free

10th Annual Richmond Hill Community Food Bank Music Marathon Benefit Concert
Over 20 local musicians and comedians will perform in support of the Richmond Hill Food Bank. Please bring a food item or cash donation.
Location and Venue: 9218 Yonge St., Richmond Hill, ON, (Divan Restaurant Lounge and Bar)

Event date and time: Sunday, December 9, 2018 1:00PM - 7:00PM
Audience: All Ages
Price: Food and cash donations accepted
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Landmark Bus Family Stuff a Bus Food Bank Drive and Open House
Hiring open house for Landmark Bus Lines. During the week of December 10-14, our family of school bus drivers will be dropping off non-perishable food items for the Keswick/Georgina area food banks.
Location and Venue: 1590 Green Lane East, East Gwillimbury, ON, L3Y7V1 (Landmark Bus Lines)
Event date and time: Friday, December 14, 2018 11:00AM - 1:00PM
Audience: Adults
Price: Free
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It Takes A Village Fundraiser
Come help It Takes A Village Play Place raise funds for its Snozelen room. This multi-sensory indoor play-place set to open in the summer.
Location and Venue: 23449 Woodbine Ave., Georgina, ON, L4P 3E1 (Keswick Presbyerian Church)
Event date and time: Saturday, December 15, 2018 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Audience: All Ages
Price: Free
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Make a Toy, Give a Toy –– Holiday Toy Drive
The STEAM Project invites children to come customize and help to package toy STEAM Bots to be distributed throughout the community. Register online.
Location and Venue: 121 Elgin Mills Rd. E., Richmond Hill, ON, L4C 3A8 (Richmond Hill Curling Club)
Event date and time: Saturday, December 15, 2018 2:00PM - 6:00PM
Audience: Children
Price: Free
Register By: Saturday, December 15, 2018
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