Boys & Girls Club holds toy drive

The Boys & Girls Club of Huntington Valley is organizing its annual holiday toy drive for children in need in Huntington Beach and Fountain Valley.

The organization will be collecting new unwrapped toys at seven locations throughout the two cities until Dec. 16.

The toys will be distributed Dec. 19 at the club’s “On Dasher, On Dancer…” holiday party.

Residents can drop of the gifts at these locations:

•Mangiamo Gelato Caffe: 9430 Warner Ave., Fountain Valley. Those that donate a toy valued over $10 receive a free scoop of pumpkin spice or vanilla latte gelato.

•BGCHV Fountain Valley – Kinston Branch: 16582 Brookhurst St., Fountain Valley

•BGCHV Huntington Beach Branch: 2309 Delaware St., Huntington Beach

•BGCHV Oak View Branch: 17261 Oak Lane, Huntington Beach

•Robert Mayer Child Development Preschool: 15744 Goldenwest St., Huntington Beach

•Learning Center Child Development Preschool: 17565 Los Alamos St., Fountain Valley

•ClubHouse Academy Center for the Performing Arts: 10200 Slater Ave., Fountain Valley

—Anthony Clark Carpio

Twitter: @acocarpio