SafeHouse of Jax needs your help for Christmas party

Westsiders (and everyone else): SafeHouse of Jacksonville needs your help. With only 9 days to its Westside Christmas Party, donations of toys for the children are slim, officials say. Toy drop-offs are at SafeHouse of Jacksonville (3325-8 Plymouth St. off Edgewood and Roosevelt Blvd.), Murray Hill Theater on South Edgewood Ave., and Snap Fitness, 1661 Riverside Ave. Or contact Lottie or Joe Howell at 425-4228 or 708-7167, or e-mail safehouseofjax@aol.com. Visit www.safehousejax.com for more details. The party is at 9 a.m. Dec. 22 at the Teamsters Local Union #512, 1210 N. Lane Ave.