The Scotts Valley Police Officers Association have started collecting toys and kids clothes to give to Valley Churches United to ensure every local child has a happy Christmas.
The association is collecting toys and new winter clothes at the Scotts Valley Police Department, 1 Civic Center Drive in Scotts Valley, through Dec. 12.
On Dec. 2, the association, Valley Churches United and Valley Vineyard Church in Scotts Valley will host a Food and Toy Drive at the Scotts Valley Community Center, 360 Kings Village Rd., from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Santa Claus is expected to make a visit and talk to kids and all donations will go to Valley Churches United.