Area Toys for Tots programs getting started

Carson City, Douglas County and Dayton UPS Stores are gearing up for the Marine Corps Toys for Tots program.

Barrels to collect donated new toys for children of all ages will be located in three UPS Stores by Monday; the Carson City store in the NAPA Auto Parts Shopping Center, 1894 Highway 50 East; the Douglas County store at 963 Topsy Lane; and the Dayton store in the Smith's Shopping Center at 9 Retail Road.

As part of the 60 Days of Giving campaign, the local stores will sell Toys for Tots donation cards for $1 each until Dec. 24. All proceeds will benefit the program. Call 246-3337 for more information.