Toys for Tots collections in St. Mary Parish are going well, according to Bill Goessl, St. Mary Detachment Toys for Tots coordinator.
The Marine Corps League, St. Mary Detachment held its 14th annual poker run Saturday. The event also served as the organization’s kickoff for its annual Toys for Tots drive. Riders who participated in the poker run could either donate their entry fee to be used for the Toys for Tots drive or the area detachment of the Marine Corps League, which will help with operational expenses, according to David Martin, commandant for the area Marine Corps’ detachment. As part of their entry fee, riders were required to bring an unwrapped toy for the Toys for Tots drive. Also, plate lunches were sold later in the day, which benefitted the Marine Corps League’s yearly operational expenses, Martin said. The Toys for Tots drive will continue until Christmas Day. Bins will be located at various businesses throughout the area including most banks and dollar stores. All toys collected will stay in St. Mary Parish and will be distributed to youngsters, Martin said.
(The Daily Review Photo by Geoff Stoute)
The Marine Corps League, St. Mary Detachment held its 14th annual poker run Saturday.
Donna Bucci, Bayou Vista Garden Club president, and Donna Richard, member, gave a presentation to the Marine Corps League, St. Mary Detachment. They explained Blue Star Markers and how the National Garden Club honors veterans. From left is Bucci and David Martin, St. Mary Detachment commandant.
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Bayou Vista Garden Club President Donna Bucci and member Donna Richard gave a presentation to the Marine Corps League, St. Mary Detachment.
Monetary donations for the Toys for Tots drive are being accepted in addition to toys.
The Marine Corps League St. Mary Detachment will hold its annual fundraising concert to bring Christmas gifts to underprivileged children in the area at 7 p.m. Dec.