Toys are needed for the Spot Family Center's 11th annual Christmas Jam.
The event is set for Dec. 23 and 24 and will include food, gifts and entertainment. Each day will have a different theme and an encouraging message, according to a news release.
Registration begins both days at 5:30 p.m. and closes at 7 p.m. On Christmas Eve, wrapped gifts will be distributed. All participants must be registered and present to receive a gift. Parents or guardians must attend to register their child and children must be present. A full dinner will be served to all both nights.
Here are the drop-off locations for donations:
- In Crystal River: The Spot Family Center, Blackshears Aluminum, Citrus Equipment, Nature Coast Bank, Advanced Health Dr. Horn, Crystal River Church of God, ERA Suncoast Realty, Natalia’s Pizza & Pasta, Old Florida National Bank, GTE Financial Bank and Signature Dental and TLC Rehab.
- In Hernando County: Nature Coast Bank and TLC Rehab.
- In Inverness: Dynabody Fitness Club, TLC Rehab, and Love Chevrolet.
- In Homossa: Twisters Design Studio and TLC Rehab
- In Beverly Hills: Backyard Pool and Spa, Pinch a Penny Pool and Diamond Ridge and Rehabilitation Center. Also: TLC Rehab locations in Marion County.
Those who want to make a financial contribution can send a check payable to The Spot Family Center, P.O. Box 2046 Lecanto, FL 34460.
Anyone who wants to designate a business as a drop-off location, volunteer to help or needs more information can contact program director Evelyn Vissicchio at 352-794.3870 or evthespot@yahoo.com. Contact can also be made through www.thespotfamilycenter.org.