Nativity display

St. John's Lutheran Church, South Avenue, is planning the eighth annual nativity display. The display will be open to the public Dec. 5 and Dec. 6, from noon until 5 p.m.Members of the church willing to display their nativities may bring them to the church Dec. 3 and Dec. 4, from 3 to 7 p.m. each day.The committee is hoping to have between 500 and 525 articles on display. Items on display are made of wood, tin, glass, ceramic and cloth, along with the traditional crèche.Toys for TotsRegistration for the 2015 Toys for Tots Campaign will be held on Dec. 4, 5, 11 and 12, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration for Carbon County residents will take place at the Salem Bible Fellowship Church, 1105 Frederick's Grove Road, Lehighton. This is the only location for registration and no phone calls will be accepted.To ensure that a family is eligible for the program, there must be a letter from your church, proof of public assistance or proof of unemployment. Only parents or legal guardians are permitted to register children. They must have ID for themselves. Legal guardians must have proof of guardianship. You need to have a current, local resident, photo ID to prove your Carbon County residency. For each child being registered, a birth certificate is required.The age limit is 14 years, handicapped children 16 years. Please specify disability.A drop off box for items is located at 22 E. Sixth St., Jim Thorpe. If you have questions, call Ed at 570-325-2408.Contact Ann Louise Hayes at 570-325-4435. Contact the Times News at 800-443-0377 or

tneditor@tnonline.com.