Teen holiday gift collection underway

The Facebook group Clallam County Community Outreach is collecting gifts for teens now through Dec. 20.

The gift drive is being conducted in conjunction with Toys for Tots.

The group suggests items like alarm clocks, skateboards, basketballs, pencil kits or local gift cards for teen boys; lotions, bath sets, room decor items, lip-gloss or art kits for teen girls; and board games, fun socks or local gift cards for either gender.

Gifts can be dropped off at the Town and Country Real Estate offices at 1205 E. Front St., Port Angeles; Common Grounds Cafe, 525 E. Eighth St., Port Angeles; or 305 S. Sequim Ave., Sequim.

For more information or to arrange a pickup, call Victorya Rivera at 360-477-3184

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