Cove's Blue Santa Program seeks toys Posted On: Saturday, Nov. 28 2009 05:33 AM From staff reports

The Blue Santa Program of Copperas Cove is gearing up for the holidays at its new home on Avenue E.

The program collects new toys for children from infants up to 14 years old.

Applications can be filled out at the new headquarters at 105 Avenue E in Copperas Cove.

The office will be open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today and Tuesday through Friday. It will also be open from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday.

Donations of toys can be dropped off for collection at all municipal buildings, the Copperas Cove Chamber of Commerce, First National Bank, First Texas Bank, The National Bank and other area retail facilities.

Monetary donations can be dropped off at collection cans, or mailed to Blue Santa Program of Copperas Cove, P.O. Box 622, Copperas Cove, TX 76522.

Packing and sorting of toys will begin Dec. 7. Items will be delivered between Dec. 16-18.

For more information, call Blue Santa at (254) 247-5151 or e-mail covebluesanta@yahoo.com.