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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Friday, December 13, 2013 | 4 Firefighters need help with toy drive Photos & Videos WITH SANTA NOVEMBER 29 ­DECEMBER 24 TUESDAY­FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY, DEC. 23 CHRISTMAS EVE 10AM - 8PM 10AM - 6PM 11AM - 5PM 10AM - 8PM RESERVATIONS ONLY* Your memorable experience with Santa will be captured digitally by photo and video, which you can download, print or send to friends ­ all for free! You're also invited to bring your own camera! Donations will be accepted, with 100% of the proceeds benefitting the organization Sleeping Children Around the World. free The Oakville Firefighters Toy Drive is in need of donations, especially for infants and children older than age 12. "This season, we are serving a large number of additional infants and older children and as such are in more need of donations for those age groups," said Kurt Merriman, Oakville Firefighters Toy Drive co-ordinator. The toy drive officially kicked off at the Oakville Santa Claus Parade with local firefighters collecting new, unwrapped toys from those who attended. Donations can be made to any Oakville Fire Station before Dec. 18 to make sure every child in town has a toy by Christmas. Gift ideas for infants include: hats, blankets, sleepers, booties, stuffed toys, blocks, play mats, and bath toys. Gift ideas for children aged 12 and older, include: sports equipment, headphones, electronics, books, posters, calendars, journals, school supplies, backpacks, clothing, winter hats and gloves, jewelry, hair accessories, nail polish, makeup, blankets, personal hygiene products, movies and gift cards to local retailers. For more information, gift ideas or drop-off locations, visit www. oakvillefirefighterstoydrive.com or visit the Facebook page www.facebook.com/ OakvilleFirefightersToyDrive. New pyjamas still being sought The annual Holiday Pajama Drive for the Halton Children's Aid Foundation continues through this weekend. This is the fifth year it has been organized by Robyn Bowman, owner of the Creating Space Yoga Studio. And she is not alone in her efforts as, in the past, local hockey teams, dance studios, grade schools and the yoga community have assisted. Last year, the drive amassed more than 200 pairs of new pyjamas. New pyjamas are being accepted until tomorrow (Dec.14). The greatest need this year is for sizes suitable for 10-18-year-olds. Donations can be made in person at Creating Space Yoga Studio, 594 Chartwell Rd. and Grace Academy of Dance and Performing Arts, 785 Pacific Rd. For more information, call 905-3373598, email robyn@creatingspaceyoga. ca, or visit www.creatingspaceyoga.ca. PAWS & CLAUS PET PHOTOS DECEMBER 2, 9 & 16 2PM ­ 8PM RESERVATIONS REQUIRED* All four-legged furry friends are invited to have a free photo taken with Santa. Donations will be accepted with 100% of proceeds benefitting the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides. *Space is limited. In-person reservations only, booked on a first come, first served basis. Visit Guest Services to reserve your time slot. Visit OAKVILLEPLACE.COM for more information.