Join us in the Ballroom Thursday, December 7th for live music and a local toy drive. We’re partnering with Jacob’s Heart again this year and will be collecting new toys and gifts for the children who stay at the Akron Children’s Hospital - Beeghly Boardman Campus over the holidays.
This year we welcome Smilo and the Ghost to the Ballroom for this years Tunes for Toys for Tots event. Live music will begin at 6:30 p.m. and go till 8:30 p.m.
www.smiloandtheghost.com
We ask all patrons that wish to view/listen to the live music to bring a toy for entry into these shows. If you still want to donate, but cannot make it to the show on Thursday we will be collecting toys Monday, December 4th thru Thursday, December 7th. Come together and help us make a kids Christmas special this year!
We are looking for new toys and gifts for these kids. Here are some ideas if you need ‘em:
Coloring Books
Legos
Play-Doh
Craft & Art Kits
Bath & Body Gift Sets
X-Box Games
Teen Books
Toy Cars, Trucks & Tractors
Barbies and Dolls
NICU Blankets (25” x 40”)
New Stuffed Animals w/Tags
Baby Onsies (Birdfish Onsies available in the Swag Shop if you forget a gift and want to gain entry into the show)
Blocks
Playing Cards
Games
Play Food Sets
Play Tool Sets
Crayons
Markers
Journals
Drawing Paper
Hygiene Kits
Toddler Clothing
A little bit about Jacob’s Heart: Jacob was born on April 17, 1995 with a heart condition called Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome. This means he was born without the left side of his heart being complete. He was born at St Elizabeth Hospital then flown to Columbus Children’s Hospital. He had open heart surgery when he was 3 days old. Jacob was able to come home at 7 weeks. His mother, Nicole Eells was on her way to take him for an appointment back in Columbus on June 30, 1995 and he passed away on the way to the appointment. He was 10 weeks and 3 days old when he passed. Nicole began working at Akron Children’s Hospital 6 years ago. After seeing how things work here and the toys and books that get handed out to the kids, Nicole and her husband decided to start a toy drive in honor of Jacob. This is their 5th year doing the Christmas toy drive. We are happy to partner with the Eells family and Akron Children’s Hospital Boardman Campus on this years Tunes for Toys for Tots event.
We are anticipating a higher volume of customers during our Tunes for Toys for Tots evet. We want to remind all customers space may be limited and that tables not fully occupied may be open for shared space. We will not be able to take reservations for this event and that all seating is a first come first serve basis. Furthermore, we encourage all customers to wear a mask if not vaccinated while not actively eating or drinking. Please be mindful and plan your visit accordingly.