THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, DECEmbEr 6, 2024 Page 3 Spreading holiday cheer for kids Saugus Fire Dept.’s Toy Drive will collect toys through Dec. 15 as a three-decades-old tradition continues T he Saugus Fire Department’s annual Toy Drive is in the second of its three-week-effort to brighten the spirits of kids in town who might not have much of a Christmas. “We hope to have the same success we have had for the past 30 years,” said Retired Saugus Fire Department Capt. Bill O’Malley, who has been spearheading the holiday good will project for more than three decades. “We couldn’t have done it without all the wonderful people from Saugus who have generously donated all these years and helped to put smiles on many children’s faces,” he said. Over the years, the Saugus Lions Club has been a generous supporter of the Saugus Fire Department’s Toy Drive. This year they are teaming up with Webster First Federal Credit Union at 509 Main St. in Saugus and will be collecting toys through tomorrow (Saturday, Dec. 7), when Lily the Lion and Mrs. Claus will be at the Bank to greet everyone. Other drop off locations for donating new unwrapped toys, gift certificates or other items during the first two weeks in December will be at the lobby of the Saugus Fire and Police Department at 27 Hamilton St., Saugus Fire Department at 120 Essex St., Saugus Town Hall at 298 Central St., Saugus Senior Center at 466 Central St., Pearle Vision at 739 Broadway, Route 1 South, Rockland Trust, Village Park Main Street, and North Shore Bank at 1 Hamilton St. and 412 Lynn Fells Pkwy. The last pickup date will be Dec. 15. This Toy Drive helps support many families in need. If you have any questions, please call Capt. O’Malley at 781-233-7274. Capt. O’Malley spent 36 years at the Saugus Fire Department before retiring in 2004. But he continues working with other retired Saugus firefighters 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut Street We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! Mrs. Claus & Lily the Lion will be at Webster First Federal Credit Union at 509 Main St. in Saugus tomorrow (Saturday, Dec. 7) to greet those who contribute to the toy drive. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate) and active members he calls “Santa’s Elves” in helping to spread a little Christmas cheer to some needy families this time of year. He and his wife Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 Carole have been married for 65 years. And he credits her for being an asset to the holiday mission he’s been running for more than three decades. PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE 12-7 p.m. Sunday Monday Tuesday $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates Rollerblades/inline skates $3.00 additional cost Private Parties 7:30-11 p.m. Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday $11.00 Price includes Roller Skates 18+ Adults Only After 7 PM - ID Required Private Parties Private Parties 4-8 p.m. $10.00 8:30-11 p.m. $11. 18+ Adults Only After 7 PM - ID Required 12-9 p.m. $10.00 Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Sorry No Checks - ATM on site Roller skate rentals included in all prices Inline Skate Rentals $3.00 additional BIRTHDAY & PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE www.roller-world.com RON’S OIL Call For PRICE MELROSE, MA 02176 NEW CUSTOMER’S WELCOME ACCEPTING VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER (781) 397-1930 OR (781) 662-8884 100 GALLON MINIMUM
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