Santa's helpers

Families in need of assistance may call a designated phone line for Toys for Tots - 443-7072. Taking calls is Miriam Sills, who is bilingual, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. The last day to call and request toys is Dec. 15.

In 2005, 505 families were helped in Carson City; 111 in Douglas County; and 55 families in Mound House and Dayton.

2006 Toys for Tots Carson City drop-off locations during individual business hours:

Donate a Toy, Get Photo with Santa, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. today at the Grocery Outlet, 1831 N. Carson St. Santa will take a picture with children who donate a toy to Toys for Tots. Parents can donate money at the register and sign their name to a card the store will place on a Christmas tree. Call 882-6199.

North

• Harley-Davidson 2749 N. Carson St.

• Les Schwab Tires Center, 3219 N. Carson St.

• United Blood Services, 256 E. Winnie Lane

• Wal-Mart, 3200 Market St.

South

• Toyota, 3659 S. Carson St.

• Applebee's, 3300 S. Carson St.

• Carson Lanes bowling center, 4600 Snyder Lane

• Casino Fandango, 3800 S. Carson St.

• Les Schwab Tires Center, 3020 S. Carson St.

• Wal-Mart, in the Clear Creek shopping center

• Nevada State Railroad Museum, 2180 S. Carson St.

East

• Carson City Library, 900 Roop St.

• Piñon Plaza, 2171 Highway 50 E.

• SlotWorld, 3879 Highway 50 E.

Central

• First American Title, 1213 S. Carson St.

• Grocery Outlet, 1831 N.

Carson St.

• The Timbers, 124 E. Eight St.

• Dr. Geta's Office, 631 N. Division St.