ROCKLAND — Toys for Tots has ways for the community to get involved and help local kids this December.

Bring the joy of the holidays to local children by dropping off a new unwrapped toy to one of the fun events listed below.

The Landings — 1 Commercial St, Rockland
Join Toys for Tots for its second annual shindig Thursday, Dec. 11, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., at The Landings Restaurant. There will be a gift basket raffle, an auction, and live music. Admission is $10 and a new unwrapped toy.

Rain Deer — 161 Main St., Thomaston
The Reindeer Dash is a 4-mile road race, Saturday, Dec. 13, to benefit Toys for Tots of Knox, Waldo and Lincoln counties. FMI: www.reindeerdash.wordpress.com/about/

Scallions Restaurant, 1 Belmont Ave, Belfast
Fill the U-Haul. Bring a new unwrapped toy to donate, Saturday, Dec. 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

New unwrapped toys can also be dropped off at various box locations throughout Knox, Lincoln, and Waldo Counties. Visit rockland-me.toysfortots.org, to find the nearest location to you.

KDK has given road race support, the Landings Restaurant is hosting a Toys for Tots toy drive, Julia has provided her toy collection, and the Popcorn Company  hosted the Festival of Lights parade. Many community members have dropped off toys, and the Nativity Lutheran Church allowed Toys for Tots to operate out of their facility.

"We live in a really special community and are so thankful for all the support from individuals and area business," said Joan Vargas, Toys for Tots Coordinator.

Anyone interested in volunteering or becoming a sponsor can call Joan Vargas at 354-6282 or email her at knoxwaldocountytoysfortots@gmail.com.