Toy Box sign-ups,
volunteers sought
Buxton Toy Box applications are now available at Buxton Town Hall, 185 Portland Road.
The Toy Box collects gifts from donors and gives them to the town’s children. Pick up an application and schedule an appointment on one of the following dates: Tuesday, Nov. 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Thursday, Nov. 21, from 1 to 4 p.m.; Monday, Nov. 25, from 9 a.m. to noon; and Monday, Dec. 2, from 1 to 4 p.m. No applications will be accepted after 4 p.m.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Krystal Dyer at 929-5191, ext. 1135. For application questions, contact Jane Wendelken, 929-4087.
The Toy Box program is seeking volunteers, and those interested should contact 807-8816 or email penhome@roadrunner.com.
Free 55-plus
Thanksgiving
Buxton Recreation Department is hosting a free, traditional turkey dinner for ages 55 and up from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 22, at Town Hall. There are a limited number of seats, so make a reservation by calling the Recreation Department at 929-8381.
Comments are not available on this story. Read more about why we allow commenting on some stories and not on others.
We believe it's important to offer commenting on certain stories as a benefit to our readers. At its best, our comments sections can be a productive platform for readers to engage with our journalism, offer thoughts on coverage and issues, and drive conversation in a respectful, solutions-based way. It's a form of open discourse that can be useful to our community, public officials, journalists and others.
We do not enable comments on everything — exceptions include most crime stories, and coverage involving personal tragedy or sensitive issues that invite personal attacks instead of thoughtful discussion.
You can read more here about our commenting policy and terms of use. More information is also found on our FAQs.
Show less