Photos with Santa and Spark of Love Toy Drive 2023 by Mountain Grove and Citrus Plaza Shopping Centers - City News Group, Inc.

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Photos with Santa and Spark of Love Toy Drive 2023

By Mountain Grove and Citrus Plaza Shopping Centers, Community Relations
November 28, 2023 at 12:49pm. Views: 350

Mountain Grove, Citrus Plaza, KFrog and Redlands Fire Department are once again teaming up to bring the 16th Annual Spark of Love Toy Drive to Redlands. Please bring a NEW unwrapped toy, NEW sports equipment or a CASH donation for Spark of Love and get a complimentary photo with Santa. All donations collected stay within our community.

Please register for the event

Spark of Love is only possible due to the ongoing generosity of thousands of people in our communities across the region.

Together, we can keep the Spark of Love alive for the children in San Bernardino County this holiday season!

Mountain Grove Food Court photos

December 9 at the Holiday Fest and Spark of Love Kick-off from 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

December 10 Photos with The Grinch from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm (Santa will not be present)

 

Citrus Plaza Food Court

December 15 evening from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

December 16 evening from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

December 17 day from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

December 18 day from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

December 20 morning from 7:00 am - 10:00 am - Santa plus special guests Kelli and Guy from KFrog morning show will be broadcasting live.

December 23 day from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

 

These events are subject to change without notice and may be canceled due to weather conditions.

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