(KNZA)--The 26th Annual Jingle Bell Ride will hit the streets of Hiawatha on Sunday, November 13.
Organizers say the goal of the ride is to help the less fortunate children in Brown County experience the joy of Christmas.
There will not be any public events around the courthouse square this year, instead residents are encouraged to watch from their neighborhood to catch a glimpse of Santa Claus and the decorated teams of horses and wagons.
Riders will going through Hiawatha neighborhoods from 1 to 3:30 to collect donated gifts.
Needed are new unwrapped toys for those of all ages, monetary gifts and children's hats and gloves.
If you would like to donate a toy or a monetary gift your asked to call 785-741-0861 or you can mail monetary donations to Jingle Bell Ride, P.O Box 434, Hiawatha, 66434. Donations can also be made through the Hiawatha Community Foundation's website at hiawathacf.org.
Anyone wanting to donate toys prior to the ride can drop them off at Pemberton Village and Freedom Hospice during weekday hours.
Last year, the Jingle Bell Ride helped around 100 families and about 300 kids.
© Many Signals Communications
MOST VIEWED STORIES
Cold case investigation leads to Holton warrant
Horton City Clerk's resignation accepted Monday
Effingham owner regains truck following theft, arrest
Former Kickapoo Tribal chairman arrested
Walnut Township recall coming; Friday mtg erupts in arrest
Winchester native named as Amberwell CEO
Severe storms move through NE KS
Holton property search concludes with arrest
Mayetta pair arrested on meth, child endangerment charges
Rural Horton man charged in alleged beating
Juveniles face charges following Atchison break-in
Atchison Co's Oswald named honorary bailiff for KS Court
No injuries in early Sunday morning house fire in Falls City
McLouth man injured in Monday wreck
KS prepares for severe weekend weather
Senator Slama on tax relief efforts
Former AG Schmidt running for KS' 2nd Congressional District
Commission approves agreement for budget help
LATEST STORIES
Walnut Township recall coming; Friday mtg erupts in arrest
Nemaha NRD honoring Stewardship Week
Richardson County Deputies busy during special enforcement
Peru State faculty member to be honored
Nebraska Primary Election reminders
Severe storms move through NE KS
NVCH receives $415,000 grant for expansion project
KS prepares for severe weekend weather