City’s Annual Holiday Toy Drive Underway

Tree with unwrapped present at parks and rec. building

November 15, 2022 — Wilsonville Parks and Recreation has launched the City’s ninth annual toy drive, to provide holiday cheer for neighbors in need. “Everyone should experience holiday joy,” said Brian Stevenson, Parks & Recreation Program Manager.

“We appreciate our residents who generously contribute toys each year to provide some happiness for those families who may otherwise not have the means to provide holiday gifts.”

Until Dec. 9, residents may drop off new, unwrapped toys at the Parks & Recreation Admin. Building any weekdayw between 8 am and 5 pm.  All toys collected are being distributed to local individuals and families in need.

Toy donations may also be dropped at the following locations:

  • Wilsonville Orthodontics (9475 SW Wilsonville Rd.), Monday-Thursday (hours vary).
  • Holiday Tree Lighting (Town Center Park), Thursday, Dec. 1, 5:30-7 pm.
  • Leaf Collection Event (City Hall Parking Lot), Saturday, Dec. 3, 9 am-2 pm

Fill a Stocking for a Senior

The Parks and Recreation Department is once again inviting community members to donate and fill stockings for seniors enrolled in the Community Center’s Home Delivered Meal Program.  Filled stockings can be dropped at the Parks & Recreation Administrative Offices until Dec. 9. Staff appreciates the immense generosity of the Wilsonville community, but asks families/groups to limit their donation to no more than five stockings.

Stockings can include small games/puzzles, ornaments, personal care items, greeting cards, stamps, gift cards to local grocery stores, coffee/tea/cocoa and/or wrapped snacks

For a comprehensive list of donation ideas, visit WilsonvilleParksandRec.com/SeniorStocking or contact Sadie Wallenberg at 503-570-1526.

Holiday Tree Lighting

After a two-year absence, the popular Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony is returning to Town Center Park on Thursday, Dec. 1, 5-7 pm. The event includes live ukulele, dance and choral performances, a Library Storytime, a brief welcome from Mayor Julie Fitzgerald, and more.

For more information on these and other Winterfest 2022 programs and events, call 503-783-7529 or visit WilsonvilleParksandRec.com.

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