Daily Five: Toy Drive

1. Kit Kats Smoked BBQ is holding a toy drive from now until Dec. 22. Bring in a new, unwrapped toy and you'll get a free sandwich and soda.

2. The “Mystic Polar Express” has arrived in the Children’s Room at the Mystic & Noank Library.Barry Boodman and Bill Salancy created and donated what has become a holiday tradition. Children and families are invited to visit the library during regular hours to make the train puff and toot its way around this magical, mystical setting. As a fundraiser, the library is auctioning off the entire set throughout the month of December. Bidding closes on Saturday, December 22 at 2 p.m. The Mystic & Noank Library is located at 40 Library St., Mystic, Conn. Call 860-536-7721 or email mnl@juno.com for more information.

3. 'Tis the season for craft fairs and Christmas bazaars and all kinds of homemade awesomeness, and Patch is here to help you find every great buy out there. Every Thursday between now and Christmas, log onto Patch to read our Holiday Crafts & Bazaars Round-up. In the meantime, make sure your craft fair or Christmas bazaar is on our calendar by posting it as an event.

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