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Through Dec. 2, Marion County families can trade in their lightly used toys in exchange for something new-to-them to put under the tree this year.

The City of Keizer, Marion County and Marion County Master Recyclers are hosting their first annual Toy Swap, which gives the community a way to save money and help the environment.

Learn how to participate below.

Here’s a sampling of the latest, and you can always find more on our website.

Keizer toy swap recycles joy
Through Dec. 2, families can drop off used toys in good condition for a toy swap to be held Dec. 4 at Keizer City Hall.
Keizer toy swap recycles joy
Through Dec. 2, families can drop off used toys in good condition for a toy swap to be held Dec. 4 at Keizer City Hall.
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Bellshaw started retirement talks once put on leave and no investigation was expected, attorney says
Salem city officials release documents showing what they said were their efforts to find someone to investigate allegations against Deputy Police Chief Steve Bellshaw. The city has said no one…
Bellshaw started retirement talks once put on leave and no investigation was expected, attorney says
Salem city officials release documents showing what they said were their efforts to find someone to investigate allegations against Deputy Police Chief Steve Bellshaw. The city has said no one…
Three of four Oregon legislative caucuses select leaders
Sen. Rob Wagner, D-Lake Oswego, will be the Senate’s first new president in 20 years.
Three of four Oregon legislative caucuses select leaders
Sen. Rob Wagner, D-Lake Oswego, will be the Senate’s first new president in 20 years.

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