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Hello lovely members this year instead of a can town food drive we're going to have a toy drive! For the foster kids spending this holiday season in the Polansky center here in San Diego.

There are rules when donating anything such as it must be either new or gently used. This means, especially for toys and clothing. They're either fresh and new form the store, never been used, open or worn. Gently used is its been open, worn or used but it's still looks new and clean, this is especially for stuffed animals.

Below I have attached the Polansky center's "Wish List" for their kids, they have children from all age ranges from new born to teenagers. A lot of these kids are long time foster kids and so making this holiday season extra special with a new toy, new clothes, cd's, dvds and craft toys make the center a little more positive for them until they're placed in a home. For the new ones experiencing this sort of uprooting will really help them adjust and transition into this new setting. Not everyone can be a foster parent, but anyone can help a foster kid♥ with love lets make this awesome. please don't feel compelled to donate if you have the means, if you have some clutter to get rid of, whatever you can do to help thats all that matters. We'll also be bringing gift paper and some bags to wrap these presents in if you're unable to feel free t bring them and we'll play fancy santa's helpers!

Date: Saturday, December 17 at 12 PM - 4 PM

Location:  Pepper Grove Park 2200 Park Blvd, San Diego, California 92101 

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Here are some pictures of the meet! People will be meeting up at the rock in the first photo and walking over to the actual location if needed - streets are narrow and often hectic in the summer! Parking is limited so you may need to park a few blocks away and walk. There are closer places where you can pay to park, but it can get expensive since we’ll be there for 4+ hours (especially if you plan on staying for the bonfire.)

Saturday, August 20 at 1 PM

Ocean Beach

It's getting close to the end of summer vacation and you may have to prepare for the inevitability that is going back to school. So, why not celebrate the last days of summer with one more beach meet? You can wear either beach or school-themed cosplay for this one.

We are going to have this in a relatively new location, Ocean Beach. And since this is a planned bonfire, expect the meet to go well into the evening. The exact location will be posted later.

*Events: (subject to change):

- Drawing Contest - Music and dancing - Potluck - Photoshoot by the water (and on land) - A bonfire of sorts

*Disclaimer: - Please try and keep swearing and suggestive dialogue to a minimum, since we are in a public place and there will most likely be families and young children around within earshot of our area. - If you have allergies or asthma, please bring any medication you may need in case of emergency. If you can, bring a first aid kit or any supplies to help your fellow SDStucks in need. We don't want anyone in in the hospital! - Be a good example to others. We don't want to give the cosplay community a bad reputation because of the actions of one person. - Please keep your items with you at all times. If you need someone to watch your items, please have someone you trust watch them while you are away. - When the meetup is over, please pick up all your trash and throw them in the nearby waste receptacles. Let’s leave the area as clean and as tidy as it was when we first arrived. - Drama of any kind will NOT be tolerated. Please leave your personal issues at the door. - *IMPORTANT* We are NOT responsible for lost or stolen/misplaced items. Please keep an eye on your things, especially if you're going to be running around. And please remember to take all of your things with you when you leave. - *VERY IMPORTANT* It is most likely going to be a hot day and the area where we will be at will have almost very little shade. Please bring plenty of water to hydrate yourself and bring sunblock to protect your skin. And if you are wearing body paint and will be going into the water, please seal your paint.

*Face Paint, Props & Prop Weapons, and Chalk Drawings - Face Paint = Almost anything goes! - Props & Prop Weapons = Most props will be allowed, but no swords, blades, or guns, regardless of how unrealistic looking they are. If you are unsure, show us a picture of your planned prop and we will decide. - Chalk Drawings = Don't bring any.

More info as the event gets closer!