Toys for Tots donations exceed last year’s totals

LW residents turned out in droves Dec. 10 to drop off Toys for Tots donations and dance the night away to the music of Vinyl Rock, a nine-member band that plays the best of classic rock, Motown and pop.

Before the band even began, Recreation Manager Thomas Fileto and Assistant Recreation Manager Kathy Thayer had to send out for more collection bins, as the ones on hand were overflowing with dolls, Play-Doh, Legos and balls.

“This is way more than last year,” said Fileto, as people kept coming with bags full of toys. Once inside, people enjoyed cookies and beverages served by the Theater Club elves and photo ops with Santa.

Soon, everyone was smiling, singing and swinging to “Pretty Women” and “Jingle Bell Rock” as the band played on in excellent style.

The show was sponsored by the GRF and co-sponsored by the U.S. Marines.