Grove City slates 'Cram the Cruiser' event, Santa letters

City of Grove City
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The city of Grove City has announced two holidays-themed events slated in December.

One is the "Cram the Cruiser" toy drive; the other is letters to and from Santa Claus.

'Cram the Cruiser'

Donate toys and gift cards to help the Grove City Division of Police “Cram the Cruiser” for its eighth annual holiday toy drive benefiting Franklin County Children Services.

What to Know: Drop off donations at a collection site by Dec. 2 or at the Cram the Cruiser event from 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 4 at Grove City United Methodist Church, 2684 Columbus St. Visit with Chief Richard Fambro and other police officers and enjoy an up-close look at Grove City police cruisers.

  • Donate gift cards or new, unwrapped books and toys.

  • Drop-off locations: Grove City Safety Complex, 3360 Park St.; City Hall, 4035 Broadway; Kingston Center, 3226 Kingston Ave.; Grove City Welcome Center & Museum, 3378 Park St.; Evans Center, 4330 Dudley Ave.; and Grove City Service Department, 3262 Ventura Blvd.

Why it matters: Youth under the care of FCCS often experience abuse, neglect or other difficult situations. The toy drive is an opportunity for the community to provide children a joyful outlet. Donations also may be made online at childrenservices.franklincountyohio.gov.

“Being involved in our community is an important part of the Grove City Division of Police core values,” Fambro said. “We look forward to the 'Cram the Cruiser' toy drive every year as an opportunity to share joy with 6,000-plus children under the care of FCCS while interacting with Grove City residents.”

Go deeper: Since 2015, the community has supported the annual toy drive, including volunteers of the Grove City Citizens Police Academy, Grove City United Methodist Church, Parks and Recreation V.I.P. youth, local civic groups and individual residents.

For more information, go to grovecityohio.gov or call 614-277-1718.

Celebrate Christmas cheer with a letter from Santa

The delight of the holiday season returns with this Grove City tradition, a direct-mail route to Santa Claus. The Grove City Parks and Recreation Department elves make sure letters arrive safely to the North Pole, where Santa responds to each before Christmas.

Drop letters into Santa’s mailbox, located in front of the Grove City Welcome Center and Museum, 3378 Park St.

  • Dates: Nov. 28-Dec. 4.

  • To receive a response: Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope with every letter.

For additional information, call Grove City Parks and Recreation at 614-277-3050.

This article originally appeared on ThisWeek: Grove City planning 'Cram the Cruiser' event, Santa letters