All aboard for Christmas Express — the Hermiston Police Department and Umatilla County Fire Department No. 1 are accepting toy donations for the 53rd annual holiday project.

Community members are encouraged to donate a new toy for children up to age 11. The deadline is Tuesday, Dec. 14. Take unwrapped toys to the Bob Shannon Safety Center, 320 S. First St., Hermiston.

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Also, the clock is ticking for Erick Olson’s Toys for Treys. With the Hermiston High School basketball teams sinking nine three-point shots on Dec. 3, the KOHU/KQFM sports director has pledged to donate nine new toys to the Christmas Express program.

KOHU & The Q will match his donation and Olson challenges you to donate as well. To accept the challenge, drop off new, unwrapped toys (for kids ages 0-11) no later than Friday, Dec. 10, 5 p.m. at the radio station, 80404 Cooney Lane, Hermiston.

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The Grinch is on the loose in Umatilla and is trying to wreak havoc on the holiday season. Find a mugshot of the dastardly character in each of the 12 city-owned parks for a chance to win prizes. To enter, take a selfie with the mugshot and post it to the city of Umatilla’s Facebook event page (Grinch Parks Scavenger Hunt!) with the hashtag #UmatillaGrinch, or stop by Umatilla City Hall, 700 Sixth St.

A list of Umatilla’s parks can be found at www.umatilla-city.org. Follow the city’s Facebook page for some helpful hints while you hunt down the mean one, Mr. Grinch.

For questions, contact Esmeralda Perches, development and recreation manager, at 541-922-3226.

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And speaking of the Grinch, mark your calendar for Movie Night at the SAGE Center. “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” will be screened Friday, Dec. 17, 6 p.m. at 101 Olson Road, Boardman.

The cost is $5 per person, which includes entry, popcorn and bottled water. Children under 5 are free. For more information, call 541-481-7243 or visit www.visitsage.com.

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And speaking of the SAGE Center, they are partnering with Morrow County FFA Chapters for a holiday canned food drive. All donations will be distributed to food pantries throughout Morrow County.

People are invited to donate nonperishable food items by dropping them off by Wednesday, Dec. 15. Each item can count as a vote for your favorite school’s Christmas tree. Also, everyone who donates will be entered into the Boardman Chamber of Commerce‘s holiday drawing.

The SAGE Center is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 101 Olson Road, Boardman.

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Santa Drive is returning as SECO Pallets is hosting the sixth annual event. The SECO family will deliver Santa Claus in a custom pallet sled Thursday, Dec. 23, 5 p.m., in Boardman.

The popular holiday event features gifts from Santa (while supplies last), photos with Saint Nick and more. Area businesses interested in decorating a vehicle for the event is encouraged to contact SECO via their Facebook page or by calling 541-561-3361.

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Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church is putting on its Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 11, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. It will be in the church’s Parish Hall, 565 W. Hermiston Ave.

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The Harkenrider Senior Activity Center menu for Thursday, Dec. 9 is pork chop, scalloped potatoes, vegetables and dessert. The menu for Tuesday, Dec. 14, is scrambled eggs, hash brown patties, sausage gravy/biscuit and fruit. (In-house meals will be served from noon to 12:30 p.m. People planning to dine in are asked to call by 11 a.m.)

For a Meals on Wheels delivery in Hermiston, call 541-567-3582 before 10 a.m. to place an order. To pick up a meal from the center at 255 N.E. Second St., call before 11 a.m. Meals are $5 and can be picked up between 11:30 a.m. and noon.

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The Boardman Senior Center now is providing meal delivery. Meals are $4 paid upon delivery. Call 541-481-3257 to order.