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Still Time To Donate To Area Toy Drives

South Sound businesses are still accepting donations, but time is running out. Tell us, Patch users, what's your favorite toy drive and where people can donate.

Marc Grau knew the community was generous, but the public response to his cafe's first Christmas toy drive was more than surprising.

Earlier this week, a pair of women dropped off two large bags full of toys. Others have followed suit.

"It's been amazing," the owner of Frog n Kiwi Cafe in University Place said while standing over some 80 donated toys that he planned to deliver to Toys for Tots. "In our economic condition, I think everyone is struggling a little bit. I think it's kind of nice that children won't feel left out."

While Frog n Kiwi - which will deliver its donations around noon Thursday - is collecting donations for Toys for Tots, there are plenty of South Sound businesses that are accepting donations.

If you know of a business or organization that is still collecting toys, please tell us in the comment section below. It's also helpful to know what organization the toys will benefit, as well as the last day that people can donate.

C'mon South Sound. Given the , let's all try to make every child's holidays especially happy this year.

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Just a short thought to get the word out quickly about anything in your neighborhood.
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Lauren Padgett (Editor) May 21, 2013 at 04:40 pm
Thanks for sharing, Ken! Javier Figueroa is now unopposed in that position.
Christie Anderson May 21, 2013 at 12:35 pm
Well deserved recognition to some awesome young men!
Dan May 20, 2013 at 11:21 am
Just read that story. Great article, and a well deserved award. I haven't really followed the teamRead More this year. Do they have a shot this week in state? It's at MT Tahoma, so I may just have to head over there.
Brent Champaco (Editor) May 19, 2013 at 10:15 am
Oops. Here's the link:Read More http://universityplace.patch.com/groups/schools/p/curtis-girls-improbable-run-to-a-state-title
Brent Champaco (Editor) May 19, 2013 at 10:14 am
No sweat Dan. Here's the link. By the way, this story also took first in the Washington PressRead More Association contest, so people apparently related to the team's story. Go Curtis!
Lauren Padgett (Editor) May 20, 2013 at 09:38 am
I went to Mt. St. Helens and did a hike last weekend. It's so amazing to see a broken mountain inRead More repair... I hadn't been since I was a kid, but it was quite an experience!
Christie Anderson May 20, 2013 at 08:25 pm
Thanks Dan!....I am excited to see the first debates....will Carl pull out his false teeth as he didRead More in 2009 or won't he? ;-)
Dan May 18, 2013 at 08:05 am
Christie, I saw it here: http://weiapplets.sos.wa.gov/elections/candidates/whofiled?countycode=PI
Christie Anderson May 17, 2013 at 11:38 pm
When was it announced that he'll be running?
Brent Champaco (Editor) May 17, 2013 at 09:19 am
Hey Patty, thanks for this note. I'm trying to get in touch with the city and the developer. WasRead More this discussed at a meeting or something?
Ken Campbell May 16, 2013 at 07:49 pm
Are the Mayor and Mayor pro tem getting a `pass'??
Lauren Padgett (Editor) May 16, 2013 at 01:22 pm
He should post a "get to know me" post on Patch! I'd like to hear more about what he'sRead More interested in working on, if he's elected.
manuel monga May 6, 2013 at 01:03 am
this is fantastic, having a KIWI in your employment,you can't go wrong, congratulations Maringi, weRead More are all proud of you back here at home.
Karen April 4, 2013 at 04:38 pm
Great writing! What an experience! Sounds like you are living life to the fullest which for now isRead More your job. Best wishes for your "teammate" to a speedy recovery. It could have been so much worse. BTW we missed you on Easter!