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Woodburn’s annual Love Santa program is gearing up and sign-ups have opened. Families that need a little help this holiday season can sign up from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 5, at the Woodburn Public Library. Other sign-up days are Saturday, Nov. 7, from 9 a.m. to noon, and Wednesday, Nov. 11, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the library. Note: Online signups are not an option. Families must bring proof of Woodburn address (Oregon Health Plan ID, utility bill, etc.). This ID will be checked before entering sign-ups. For more information, email to [email protected]. To learn more about donating or volunteering, go to lovesantainc.org or Facebook.com/lovesantainc, or call Ben at 503-951-1048 or Jenny at 360-980-4412. Distribution of food boxes and toys will be on a Saturday in mid-December at Woodburn High School.

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