Blood drive at Nazareth Hospital
Nazareth Hospital will host an American Red Cross blood drive on Tuesday, Dec. 29, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the hospital’s Marian Conference Center, 2601 Holme Ave.
Donors receive a long-sleeve T-shirt and are eligible for a variety of raffle prizes.
Call Karen McGinley at 215–335–6281 to schedule an appointment. ••
Donate toys at Taylor’s office
State Rep. John Taylor (R-177th dist.) will again sponsor his annual toy drive for needy children in his district.
ldquo;Christmas is the season for sharing and giving,” Taylor said. “Each year, people throughout my district come together for this worthy toy drive.”
Toys and gifts are needed for children from birth to 12 years old. Baby food and diapers are also accepted.
ldquo;Each donation, no matter how small, helps another family experience the meaning of Christmas,” Taylor said.
Items need to be new and unwrapped. Gifts can be dropped off at any of Taylor’s three offices: 2901 E. Thompson St. (215–425–0901), 4725 Richmond St. (215–744–2600) and 4117 Longshore Ave. (215–708–3130).
The toys collected will be distributed to families in time for Christmas.
ldquo;Please help us help the families in need throughout my district experience a more joyful Christmas,” Taylor said. ••
O’Neill’s offices collecting toys
The offices of City Councilman Brian O’Neill (R-10th dist.) are collecting toys for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program.
New and unwrapped toys can be dropped off at 432 Rhawn St.; Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 5, 11630 Caroline Road; Bustleton Avenue and Bowler Street; and 562 City Hall.
Call 215-MU6–3422. ••
Parx holding New Year’s Eve party
Parx Casino invites all Dec. 31 revelers to join the Glitter & Gold New Year’s Eve Party at the 360 nightclub from 6 p.m. to 3 a.m.
Two ultimate party bands, The Exceptions and Goodman Fiske, will entertain the crowd starting at 8 p.m., along with DJ Eric Vanderslice. Guests will raise a New Year’s toast like A-list celebrities while sparkling on the club’s LED-lit dance floor that pulsates to the musical beat. Advance tickets cost $25 ($30 at the door). Table and bottle service is available.
A reserved table of four people with a bottle of Perrier Jouet costs $350.
The menu includes shrimp cocktail, Caesar salad, imported cheeses and salamis, jumbo lump crab salad, sliced tenderloin of beef and apricot chutney with horseradish sauce, along with sliced pork tenderloin peach jam.
Contact Eva Logina at 267–525–7266 for full details and reservations. ••
Food drive at Boyle’s office
State Rep. Kevin Boyle’s district offices are accepting food donations to benefit local food banks.
Non-perishable food donations may be dropped off weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 7420 Frankford Ave. or 7801-A Hasbrook Ave.
ldquo;As the holidays approach, food banks will undoubtedly receive an increase in clients,” Boyle said. “It is important now more than ever that we assist those in need.”
Anyone with questions should contact Boyle’s office at 215–331–2600. ••
