Your children may qualify to receive Christmas gifts through the Black Diamond Community Center’s “Share the Joy” program which is available to low-income families with children up to 17 years old and senior citizens within Black Diamond, Ravensdale, Lake Sawyer, Green River Gorge, and Cumberland.

Applications may be picked up at the Black Diamond Community Center at 31605 Third Ave (state Route 169) in Black Diamond. Parents can pick up gifts on Monday, Dec. 22, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.  Applications are due Monday, Dec. 1, but sign up now so the elves can get an early start on shopping for your young ones.

The Black Diamond Community Center is collecting new and unwrapped toys for children up to 17 years old.  If you would like to donate to the program, please call Cheryl Hanson or Leslie Johnson at (360) 886-1011.  Please drop off items by Monday, Dec. 8.