For Bob Loring, the holiday party that he hosts each year for a select group of local elementary school students is an entirely selfish effort. ...more

December 14, 2008

Morning radio hosts Chadd and Kristi Thomas of WWRM, 94.9 FM are joining forces on Friday with the 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion to benefit Toys for Tots. The DJs will host a 14-hour marathon broadcast at the Wal-Mart Supercenter in Oldsmar with Marines who have just returned from a seven-month tour in Iraq. ...more

December 11, 2008

A Toys for Tots Classic Car and Motorcycle Jamboree will take place this weekend. ...more

December 6, 2008

Gerald Graup has always been handy with tools. When he wasn't making a living from it, he spent his spare time making things, like the wooden model of a Mississippi riverboat he displays in a case in his living room on top of a cabinet he built himself. ...more

December 6, 2008

After 10 years of participating in the annual Toys for Tots drive, letter carriers have the drill down fairly pat. ...more

December 6, 2008

Community members are invited to play Santa today at Smokehouse Creek Rodeo, 30232 Darby Road in San Antonio, where the Toys for Tots Family Day will kick off at 2 p.m. ...more

December 6, 2008

When postal carriers make their rounds Saturday, they will be hoping to pick up more than a few outgoing letters. Teddy bears, watches, games and even a football, baby doll or truck left at the box would make their day. ...more

December 5, 2008

When postal carriers make their rounds Dec. 6, they will be hoping to pick up more than a few outgoing letters. Teddy bears, watches, games and even a football, baby doll or truck left at the box would make their day. ...more

December 3, 2008

The holidays are the traditional time of giving to charities for most families. Unfortunately, with layoffs, price increases and ever tightening wallets, many of those who once gave now find themselves in need of some assistance. From local toy drives to food banks and beyond, the message has been sent and it's clear - the need this year is greater than it's been in an extremely long time. ...more

December 3, 2008

Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce members are ready to help thousands of area residents ring in the season during the second annual Holiday Festival in the Park Dec. 6. ...more

December 3, 2008