🎉 Teddy Bear Toss Night! 🧸 at Shorewood - Shorecrest boys varsity basketball game December 19, 2025

🎉 Teddy Bear Toss Night! 🧸

Join us at the upcoming Shorewood - Shorecrest boys varsity basketball games on Friday December 19, 2025 at 8pm for a Teddy Bear Toss at halftime! 

Fans are encouraged to bring a new, stuffed animal to toss onto the court, all in support of spreading joy to children in need.

It’s a fun, high-energy way for our community to come together and give back—don’t forget your stuffie!

Shorewood High School Gym, 17300 Fremont Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133

Toss is at halftime (8ish) of the 7:45pm game. The cost is $8 for adults, $5 for kids - purchase tickets to the 3:30pm event and it is good for all 5 games! 

Purchase tickets online here or at the box office.

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Les Schwab hosting toy drive for The Forgotten Children's Fund - through mid-December 2025

The Forgotten Children’s Fund

Les Schwab Tire Centers and FOX 13 Seattle are hosting their annual holiday toy drives in Western Washington, including Shoreline, collecting new, unwrapped toys for kids in need, often in conjunction with community events like tree lightings, with donations accepted at Les Schwab locations through mid-December.

 
How to Participate in Shoreline (and surrounding areas): 

• Donate a New Toy: Bring a new, unwrapped toy to any Les Schwab Tire Center in Western Washington, including any local location, through mid-December (check for exact end dates).
• Attend Events: Look for donation drop-offs at local holiday events, such as the recent North City Water District's Tree Lighting Festival at the Shoreline Les Schwab.
• Look for Partner Promotions: The drives often partner with local sports teams (like the Huskies or T-Birds) and media (like FOX 13 Seattle) for donation drives at events.

Les Schwab Tire Centers: Edmonds on Hwy 99, Shoreline on 15th NE, Lake City on Lake City Way, Kenmore on Bothell Way.

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Toys for Tots seriously short of donations

For more than a decade thousands of underserved children in working class, low income and military families have received symbols of hope at Christmas delivered by your US Marine Corps Toys for Tots Program serving Snohomish County and Shoreline. 

This year, however, we find ourselves in foreign territory. Although we have been hit by a significant uptick in requests from these communities our donations are lagging behind.

We are calling on our neighbors and partners to answer our call. 

Please drop a donation of new, unwrapped toys, off at our distribution center - for ages newborn to 17- located in Everett. 

We also accept checks/monetary donations in person.

Address: US Marine Corps Toys for Tots c/o Bright City Church, 2730 Oakes Avenue, Everett 98201. 

Hours: 9am to 11 and 1pm to 3pm every day but Sunday. 

We thank you on behalf of the thousands of children/youths we serve every year.

--Toys for Tots

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Shoreline Fire toy drive continues through December 13, 2024

Shoreline Fire collecting toys at Fred Meyer Saturday
Photo by Claudia Meadows

Shoreline firefighters were at Fred Meyer on Saturday, December 7, 2024 collecting donations of toys from shoppers for their annual Toy Drive.

If you missed them on Saturday, you can still drop off donations of new, unwrapped toys at any Shoreline Fire Station or the Dale Turner YMCA 19290 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133 through December 13, 2024.

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Shoreline Fire toy drive December 7-13, 2024

Join Shoreline Fire Department’s Toy Drive and help brighten the holidays for our community.

Drop off your new, unwrapped toys at:

• Shoreline Fred Meyer on Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 8am - 6pm
• At any Shoreline Fire Station or Dale Turner YMCA through December 13

Let’s come together to make this holiday season an extra special one for our local kids and families.

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Did you buy Litti City and Litti Pritti Dress-up Playsets and Prextex Slime Eggs? They've been recalled

These toys have all been recalled

Litti City and Litti Pritti Dress-up Playsets and Prextex Slime Eggs have been recalled due to violations of Federal phthalates and lead content bans.

They were imported by Perch, Amusty and Bingo Deals (Recall Alert)

Details here

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North City Business Association's 24th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Festival and Toy Drive December 2, 2023

We at North City Water District look forward to this special moment every year— when hundreds of colorful lights in the shape of a giant Christmas tree suddenly light up the night sky, installed by our crew on top of our 3.7 million gallon reservoir.

As always, this festival offers fun for the entire family, including live music, sing-along carols, warm beverages, tasty Christmas cookies, and photos with Santa Claus... but there's something extra this year: 

The Center for Human Services is conducting a Toy Drive!

If you are able, consider bringing a new, unwrapped toy to donate on the night of the event. 

Here are a few ideas:

• Infants: plush animals, sensory and developmental toys
• Children ages 3-10: books, science kits, Legos, puzzles, games, soccer balls or basketballs, art kits / supplies, dolls, plush animals
• Teens: sports equipment, board games, science kits, art supplies, gift cards for clothing or music stores

We hope to see you all there!

Les Schwab at NE 180th St and 15th Ave NE in North City on Saturday December 2, 2023 starting at 6:30pm

Thank you to this year's generous Sponsors:

• North City Water District will ensure Santa Claus is on hand for photo opportunities
• Les Schwab will provide a gathering place for everyone in their parking lot
• Around the Sound Community Band will be playing all sorts of festive, sing-along holiday tunes
• Center for Human Services is coordinating a Toy Drive for kids in need
• Shoreline / Lake Forest Park Senior Activity Center will serve up plenty of hot chocolate and coffee
• North City Neighborhood Association will hand out delicious holiday cookies
• Gabbert Architects and Planners helps make everything possible
• North City Business Association supports our area's small businesses throughout the year

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Shoreline Fire Toy Drive

Shoreline Fire says The holidays are coming!!!

They are conducting their annual Toy Drive in conjunction with the Dale Turner Family YMCA, City of Shoreline City Hall, and the Shoreline PTA Council 6.12 

They are looking for donations of new, unwrapped toys for children in our community.

Drop them off at any Shoreline Fire station or Dale Turner Y. 

Ballinger Thriftway will put out a collection box in their store and bring all donations to the firehouse!

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Fire department gives toys and gift cards to 1352 children and youth

Toys for the littlest ones

After a scare when the fire department had not been able to collect enough toys for all the children in need in Shoreline Public Schools, the community responded.

These are very popular

From Shoreline Fire:

Last week our community stepped up to our plea! We were able to help parents and caregivers pick out gifts for 1352 total children!

This definitely wouldn’t happen without your hearts to help others!

Volunteers checking last minute details

Thanks to all those that volunteered throughout this season to make this happen!

Special thanks to our partners - Dale Turner YMCA, Shoreline PTA Council 6.12, local Shoreline PTAs, LFP Rotary, City of Shoreline City Hall!! And to our local businesses - Frank Lumber and Hardware, Employees of Costco and Fred Meyer who helped bridge the gap financially!

All photos courtesy Shoreline Fire

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Success: Community responds to Fire plea for their toy drive

Fire department volunteers were in distress five days ago at the lack of donations to their annual toy drive.

They put out a brief plea to the community, which was widely shared, including in this publication.

Now distress has turned to elation.

Update!!!

Our community is so amazing! We have surpassed our expectations with your giving!

Thanks so much!!!

It will be a joyous holiday after all for the thousand children and youth in need in the Shoreline School District.

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Shoreline Fire toy drive is coming up short - can you help?

Shoreline Fire says: 

We need your help with our toy drive. We are shorter than ever and the event is this coming Saturday.

Please donate toys or cash (we buy what age group we are short for).

Our yearly business partner ($1000’s) is unable to contribute this year.

Drop at any of our fire stations!

Our community kiddo’s (and their families) thank you!

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Shoreline Fire Toy Drive Saturday December 3, 2022 at Fred Meyer

Your opportunity to contribute to our local kiddos joy this holiday season!

Firefighters will be at Fred Meyer at 185th and Aurora from 8am to 6pm Saturday to collect your donations of new, unwrapped toys.  

You can also drop off your donations at any Shoreline fire station through December 9th.

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Toys for Tots celebrates 75 years of giving with its 2022 toy drive kick off at the Everett Mall

CELEBRATING 75 YEARS OF MISSION READINESS

EVENT:         Season of Giving 2022 Campaign Kick-Off – Snohomish County/Shoreline
 
WHERE:        Everett Mall Center Court

                        1402 SE Everett Mall Way, Everett, 98208

DATE:            Saturday, October 8, 2022
                        11am – 7pm
 
                        Sunday, October 9, 2022
                        11am – 7pm
 
·      Door Prizes
·      Games for All Ages
·      Spin the wheel for amazing goodies
·      Santa Sighting
·      Our men/women in uniform who we proudly assist
 
Please join us as we celebrate 75 years of supporting underserved communities.  Last year 68,000 children/youth were helped due to your generosity!  Link arms with us again in 2022.  We will be collecting monetary and merchandise donations.  Thank you!
 
Contact:  Mary Butler, Area Coordinator, everett.wa@toysfortots.org; (425) 309-0047

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Shoreline Fire Toy Drive - Saturday at Fred Meyer

 

The annual Shoreline Fire Toy Drive has begun, part of the Holiday Baskets consortium which provides food and gift support to Shoreline Schools families in need of support.

Firefighters will be in front of the Shoreline Fred Meyer at 185th and Aurora on Saturday, December 11, 2021 to collect your donations of new, unwrapped toys.

They will be collecting toys for Shoreline School District families through December 16. Donations can be dropped off at any Shoreline Fire station.

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Shoreline Edward Jones offices support Toys for Tots drive

The Shoreline area Edward Jones financial advisors have joined together to support the Marine Toys for Tots program by using their offices as drop-off locations for this year's toy drive.

Local residents may help needy children in the area by bringing in a new, unwrapped toy to any Shoreline area office during regular business hours beginning November 1, 2021. Monetary gifts cannot be accepted.

"With the holiday season around the corner, we are all getting ready for the festivities," local Financial Advisor Micah Blair said. "And as this is the season of giving, now is a great time to remember the less fortunate in our community."

The local Edward Jones financial advisors include: Micah Blair, Derrik Sankey, Desiree Hajek, and Suzan Shayler.

Edward Jones, a Fortune 500 company headquartered in St. Louis, provides financial services in the U.S. and, through its affiliate, in Canada. Every aspect of the firm's business, from the investments its financial advisors offer to the location of branch offices, caters to individual investors. 

The firm's nearly 19,000 financial advisors serve more than 7 million clients with a total of $1.7 trillion in assets under care. Visit edwardjones.com or the recruiting website at careers.edwardjones.com. Member SIPC.

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Drop donations for Toys for Tots at Shoreline Elks

Shoreline Elks Lodge #1800 is a certified drop off location for Toys for Tots. 

Unwrapped toys can be dropped off at 14625 15th Avenue NE, Shoreline, Wednesday thru Friday, 4:00pm to 8:00pm.

Money donations can be made here

The Everett-based charity includes Shoreline as part of its territory but this is the first time for a Shoreline drop-off location.

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Kenmore Police organize a toy giveaway for Northshore students

Toy giveaway for Northshore Schools students
Photo courtesy Kenmore Police

Thursday, Kenmore Officer Andrew Boyer coordinated with the Northshore School District, Northshore Fire, the Northshore Emergency Management Coalition (NEMCo), Snapdoodle Toys, and Costco to provide toys and supplies for a distribution event during the district's regular lunch pick-up service.

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Toy Drive reaches goal - thanks the community

Shoreline Firefighters thank the community
for supporting the toy drive
Photo courtesy Shoreline Fire

WE DID IT! We are so grateful for the outpouring of community support to make this year’s toy drive a success!

On Saturday all 579 children who registered will receive gifts.

We are no longer accepting donations but if you have items to contribute our friends at Hopelink will still put them to good use in the community.

Thank You Everyone!

--Shoreline Firefighters


Hopelink Shoreline Food Bank and Emergency Services

17837 Aurora Avenue N.
Shoreline, Washington 98133
P: 206.440.7300

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Toy Drive almost at goal - books and Legos needed - one more day

Shoreline Fire is at 95% of goal for toy drive
Photo courtesy Shoreline Fire

With only Friday left to collect toys, Shoreline Fire is at 95% of their goal.

Thank you for all the support on Go Fund Me and walk-in toy donations. Toy and cash donations accepted through Friday at our fire stations. 

They are especially in need of books and legos. 

With only Friday left, the best way to help is to take toys or financial donations to one of the stations.

The GoFundMe site is still live. The Amazon Wish List is closed now.

The event, which is part of the community-wide Holiday Baskets event, will be held on Saturday. Families will be given food, and toys for the 579 children who are registered for the event.

The event still needs a lot more volunteers for Friday and Saturday. Skills, training, and experience are not necessary for most of the jobs - just the ability to lift and carry - and maybe bring your own hand truck.

Here's the sign-up list.

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Toy drive is short of toys

Shoreline Fire reports that 579 local kids registered for our toy drive this year. As of Monday, they have gifts for only 404. 

We are hoping to see lots of neighbors walking through our station doors this week with toys and monetary donations!

They are accepting through Friday.

Online donation site here

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