Christmas party

PHINS Parrot Head News: We had a GREAT turnout for our Christmas party this year and collected $750 worth of toys for Toys for Tots! We also had new people who joined us after reading about our club in the Florida Times-union article about our proclaimed Jimmy Buffett Day. All had 'phun', including our 'parakeets'! We are definitely planning another one for next year!!!! We have many upcoming events planned so check out our website, www.phinsjax.org , for more information.

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.