<body><div>With Thanksgiving and Christmas around the corner, these O.C. organizations are gearing up to bring a little extra joy to those in need while making it easier to give back this holiday season. <figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0fKisy_1GwvPPRF00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0fKisy_1GwvPPRF00" width="720" height="693" ><figcaption>Credit: Photo courtesy of Thanksgiving Heroes Orange County</figcaption></figure>Marconi Magic Toy DriveNov. 15Join the Marconi Automotive Museum &amp; Foundation in Tustin for the Marconi Magic Toy Drive, an annual holiday event dedicated to making “the holidays brighter for children and families in need.” The event takes place 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and attendees are invited to bring new, unopened toys, which will count as admission to the museum. Check out the website for additional details. YMCA of Orange County’s Stockings for the TroopsThrough Nov. 19The YMCA of Orange County, in partnership with Words of Comfort and Hope &amp; Promise, is collecting collects care packages, snacks, hygiene items, and handwritten notes for its annual Stockings for the Troops donation drive. Spread holiday cheer and show appreciation for both stateside and overseas military personnel who are spending the holiday season away from loved ones. Visit the official website for more information on needed items, collection locations, and how to get involved. Orange County Fire Chiefs Holiday Toy DriveNov. 21 and 22Hop aboard a miniature train and bring gifts at this year’s Holiday Toy Drive hosted by the Orange County Model Engineers, in partnership with the Orange County Fire Chiefs. Members of the public can enjoy free public rides at Goathill Junction Railroad in Fairview Park, Costa Mesa. Visitors are encouraged to bring new, unwrapped toys (or you can even purchase gifts from thee gift shop) to give back to the local community. More information available on the OCME website. Thanksgiving Heroes Orange County Big DayNov. 20Thanksgiving Heroes Orange County is hosting its Big Day celebration in late November to prepare and provide Thanksgiving meal kits to 500 families within the local community. The organization is looking for community groups, packing volunteers, fitness teams, and local businesses to help make the initiative possible. Those interested in lending a helping hand can find volunteer information and registration available through the Thanksgiving Heroes O.C. website.CASA Toy Drive at Fashion IslandNov. 20 through Dec. 18For CASA, or Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children, “giving is the new getting.” This year, the organization is inviting members of the public to donate unwrapped toys and gifts for children in the Orange County foster care system. Donations will be accepted at the Concierge Suite in Fashion Island’s Atrium Court. Additional information is available on the Fashion Island event page. Orange County Fire Authority’s Holiday Toy DriveNov. 28 through Dec. 24Join the Orange County Fire Authority, in partnership with Orange County Social Services Agency, for its annual Holiday Toy Drive, where members of the public are invited to donate new, unwrapped toys to any of OFCA’s 78 fire stations. For additional information or help finding your nearest fire station, visit the official OCFA Holiday Toy Drive page here. </div></body>

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With Thanksgiving and Christmas around the corner, these O.C. organizations are gearing up to bring a little extra joy to those in need while making it easier to give back this holiday season. Marconi Magic Toy Drive. Nov. 15. Join the Marconi Automotive Museum & Foundation in Tustin for the...

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With Thanksgiving and Christmas around the corner, these O.C. organizations are gearing up to bring a little extra joy to those in need while making it eas

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