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Holiday Toy Swap and Drive

Nov 11 2009
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Mommy Poppins is teaming up with A Child Grows in Brooklyn to host two great events and we hope you can come!


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RSVP NOW!


Right before the Holidays is a great time to clean out the toy chests and make room for the new incoming toys while encouraging the spirit of giving.


Bring your gently used toys to our Toy Swap.

Find new treasures to take home.

Bring a new, unwrapped toy for out Holiday Toy Drive.

Everything left over at the end of the day will be donated to charity.


Holiday Toy Swap & Drive

Saturday, December 5, 3:00-5pm
Kidville, 808 Union St at 7th Avenue

Sunday, December 6, 10am-12pm
Kidville, 466 Columbus Avenue (between 82nd and 83rd)


Both events are FREE, but we ask that you bring one new, unwrapped gift to donate to our Holiday toy drive.


Kidville will be providing children's activities
and free open gym time.

Enjoy healthy snacks from FreshDirect and Susie's Supper Club
while you browse and chat with friends new and old.

Door Prizes! Space is limited. First to RSVP will win an item from our swag table: video games, dvds, cds, toys, books and more.


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