Dear South Lake Tahoe Community,

It’s that holiday time of year and the SLTFD would like to encourage everyone to think of those less fortunate members of our community. At all the city fire stations, you can drop off any new or like-new condition used toys into the Christmas Cheer Barrels. Any donations will be gratefully forwarded to needy households this holiday season.

Also, the city fire department will again be handing out candy canes from the decorated fire truck driving throughout the community. Starting on Dec. 10 through Dec. 24 each night, the holiday truck will make its way through specific sections of the city.

The truck leaves Station 2 each night at 5pm and will drive through each neighborhood until 8pm. These scheduled dates will be dependent on the weather, and may be changed due to driving conditions or emergency responses.

You can also visit Santa’s House at fire Station 2, across from South Tahoe Middle School, Dec. 13-21 from 6-8pm.

Christmas Truck Schedule 2009

Dec. 10 Main Areas

Dec. 11 Keys/Venice

Dec. 12 South Y/Tata/Barton

Dec. 13 Keys Blvd./State Streets

Dec. 14 Tahoe Island

Dec. 15 Stateline/Pioneer Trail

Dec. 16 Gardner Mountain

Dec. 17 Springwood/Bijou Pines

Dec. 18 Glenwood

Dec. 19 Heavenly Valley

Dec. 20 Ski Run

Dec. 21 Al Tahoe

Dec. 22 Sierra Tract

Dec. 23 Stateline/Hotels

Dec. 24 Hwy. 50/Shopping Centers