toys for tots kick-off in eugene 11/29/2009

ZfidyONE-84 · 11-12-2009, 09:26 PM

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November 29 is the Kick-off of the Marine Corps Reserve's 2009 Toys for Tots campaign. On that day they will be in the parking lot of ShopKo on Coburg Road from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. We are told it will be similar to last year: many groups have been invited to participate; come and stay as long as you are able; and they are collecting new, unwrapped toys.

last year was a huge success, that the marines have invited the corvettes back again this year. i know there were a few from the forum that showed up, and brought donations for the US marines. last year they had the eugene police, oregon state troopers, fire department, the marines... they also offered rides in fire trucks, and police cars, and they also had the oregon duck cheerleaders

from last years event

more details as they become available

gtplus2 · 11-13-2009, 02:10 AM

Great to see this happen again this year! It was so well supported by many here on the FORUM!!!

dreamer2468 · 11-13-2009, 02:44 AM

Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend this year as its the weekend of Thanksgiving and they have me working that Sunday.

Laura

ZfidyONE-84 · 11-13-2009, 02:56 AM

sorry to hear that laura

Bu La'ia · 11-13-2009, 04:20 AM

I sure wish this was on a Saturday, as I work on Sundays. Come to think of it, feels like all fun things happen on Sundays.

ronjastone · 11-14-2009, 01:23 PM

I'll be there. Had a good time last year

dreamer2468 · 11-14-2009, 01:29 PM

Robert,
What time are you guys planning on going down there? I am trying to figure out a way that I can at least make a showing, and drop off the toys (before I have to go to work) like I did last year.
Laura

tjwong · 11-14-2009, 06:16 PM

Will the cops write us for no front plates?

dreamer2468 · 11-14-2009, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by tjwong

Will the cops write us for no front plates?

If I remember correctly, they had a few chargers down there that didnt have any, citizens arrest anyone?

Laura

ZfidyONE-84 · 11-16-2009, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by dreamer2468

Robert,
What time are you guys planning on going down there? I am trying to figure out a way that I can at least make a showing, and drop off the toys (before I have to go to work) like I did last year.
Laura

i think the plan is 10 am

ZfidyONE-84 · 11-22-2009, 03:37 PM

the plan is to meet at chase in springfield( the old WaMu) next to the ampm station at 10 am, and caravan over to shopko

tjwong · 11-22-2009, 11:20 PM

Looks like the weather may possibly hold this weekend. Unfortunately I won't be able to make it this year as I will be on a plane on my way to the Philippines that morning.

nwc6 · 11-24-2009, 12:55 AM

Rob, Can I show up in the Dodge?? Vette is tucked away for the winter..

ronjastone · 11-25-2009, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by ZfidyONE-84

the plan is to meet at chase in springfield( the old WaMu) next to the ampm station at 10 am, and caravan over to shopko

is this still the plan to meet at 10:00?

gtplus2 · 11-25-2009, 09:40 PM

yup

VIK TOY · 11-28-2009, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by dreamer2468

Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend this year as its the weekend of Thanksgiving and they have me working that Sunday.

Laura

Hey Laura, there are a toy drives Dec 5(Saturday) at Stayton Fire Dept and one at Pacific Raceways in Kent,WA

dreamer2468 · 11-29-2009, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by VIK TOY

Hey Laura, there are a toy drives Dec 5(Saturday) at Stayton Fire Dept and one at Pacific Raceways in Kent,WA

Thanks for the heads up Viki, but I still cant do it as the new job requires that I work each weekend, and for some reason isnt allowing me to reschedule at this point to allow me a weekend day off.

It is our busiest time of year, perfectly understandable from their point of view, but I have come up with another idea that I am going to look into.

Too bad we dont have any of these events on anything but weekends, I could do it in a heartbeat.

Laura