Ride for Toys toy drive Saturday December 14th 
December 9th 2013
The Maricopa Fire Department has partnered with City of Maricopa, F.O.R. Maricopa and the Professional Fire Fighters of Maricopa local 4561 to host the city’s inaugural Ride for Toys.
On Saturday, December 14th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Pacana Park, 19000 N. Porter Road, anyone that donates a new, unwrapped toy will receive a ride in a Maricopa Fire Department fire truck.
The event will take place in the south parking lot of Pacana Park and include Santa and Mrs. Claus in their North Pole Mobile Command trailer. Santa will be available for photographs and will also hear wish list requests from good little girls and boys. Please bring personal cameras if you would like your picture taken with Santa.
Those attending are asked to enter off of North Adams Lane and park in the southwest area of the parking lot. Overflow parking can be found at the Saddleback Elementary School parking lot on the south side of Adams Lane.
All collected toys will be distributed by F.O.R. Maricopa to local community members during the holiday season. Nonperishable food items and monetary donations will also be accepted, however toys are preferred. Toys may also be dropped at any of the 4 fire stations listed below.
Fire Station 571 (Homestead)
20945 North Porter Road
Fire Station 572 (Tortosa)
36930 W. Bowlin Road
Fire Station 574 (Alterra)
44925 West Alterra Parkway
Fire Station 575 (Acacia Crossings/Heritage District)
45695 W. Edison Road
For more information on how you can donate to our community please visit F.O.R. Maricopa at http://formaricopa.org/
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Address/Location
City of Maricopa Fire Department
44624 West Garvey Avenue
Maricopa, AZ 85139
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 520-251-3888
19000 North Porter Road
Maricopa, AZ 85138