The turkey hasn't been cooked, let alone carved, but the Toys for Tots campaign is going full swing to make sure children in Okaloosa and Walton counties experience Christmas this year. There are plenty of opportunities to donate new, unwrapped toys in what's left of November.
• November 10 – Bass Pro Shop in Destin Commons, Santa arrives at 4:30 p.m.
• November 17 – Destin Wal-Mart from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
• November 24 – Sandestin What-A-Burger from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• November 24 – 25 – Destin Commons Toy Drive at Bass Pro Shop, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
• November 24 – Key Chains Disc Golf Tournament, 8:00 a.m. at 54 Ferry Road, Fort Walton Beach
• November 27 – Crestview Wal-Mart from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
• November 28 – Destin Wal-Mart from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• November 29 – Niceville Wal-Mart from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
• November 30 – Fort Walton Beach Wal-Mart from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Marines will be on location at all of these events.
The Emerald Coast Association of Realtors® (ECAR) and Toys for Tots thanks our community partners: Cumulus Radio, Apex Radio, Wal-Mart, Bass Pro Shops, Destin Commons, What-A-Burger, and others for their generosity and willingness to help local children.
''We do this so children can have a Christmas,'' says Susan Rood, Realtor and Emerald Coast Toys for Tots Coordinator. ''And so parents get the hug that comes from a happy child.''
