Special Red Mailbox Collecting Letters to Santa

Children looking to send letters to Santa can use a special mailbox in Riverside.

The red mailbox is on Longcommon, east of the Riverside water tower, according to a Riverside news flash. Santa will answer letters with a return address. Letters must be in the box before noon on Dec. 19 to get a reply from Santa.

Holiday lovers can also attend the Holiday Stroll on Dec. 5 from 6 to 9 p.m. in Riverside’s Central Business District and at businesses along Harlem Avenue. The stroll is hosted by the Riverside Parks & Recreation Department. Holiday Stroll participants can decorate and eat a holiday treat.

Riverside is also hosting a gift wrapping class Dec. 10 from 4:15 to 5:15 in Scout Cabin (417 Fairbank Road). The class fee is $12 for residents and $20 for non-residents. Class participants can choose to bring something to donate to Toys for Tots.