Operation Christmas Child begins October 4 at Sherwood Oaks! Pick up a shoebox in the lobby or use your own, choose an age and gender, fill it with Christmas goodies, and return it by November 16. Packing tips are available online or at the lobby display. Bloomington is also a regional collection hub, with volunteer opportunities November 16–23 to help process boxes before they’re shipped to children around the world. Contact Jeff Baldwin for details.