FYI

Members of Everett Transit’s Amalgamated Transit Union will help collect donations of new unwrapped toys from local community members.

To donate to Everett Transit’s first Toys for Tots program, benefiting the U.S. Marine Corps toy drive this holiday season:

  • Hand a toy to any Everett Transit driver from now until Dec. 21.

  • Drop off toys at a collection point at Everett Station, 3201 Smith Ave.

  • Drop off toys to help "Stuff a Bus" during a one-day event 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 20 at Fred Meyer, 8530 Evergreen Way, Everett.

    Transit drivers hope to collect enough toys to stuff a 29-foot Everett Transit bus or even a 60-footer.

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    Images taken by The Herald’s award-winning photojournalism team are available for purchase in 8-inch by 10-inch and 13-inch by 19-inch sizes. These photos make the perfect holiday gift to remember an event and celebrate the beauty of our area.

    Visit our online photo gallery at www.heraldnet.com/gallery or stop by our office at 1213 California St. to see the photos in person. For more information see www.heraldnet.com/photosales or call Nichole Berkenhoff at 425-339-3032.

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