Operation Santa Claus is this weekend!

Firefighters from Molalla Fire District will parade through local neighborhoods this weekend with Santa Claus and their fire engines, passing out candy canes and collecting nonperishable food donations to help stock the shelves at local food banks serving needy families this holiday season.

The first parade will be Friday, Dec. 2 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the neighborhoods near Fox Park and Sunrise Acres. On Saturday, the parade will visit areas near the Buckeroo grounds, Shel-Mar Acres and Lexington Estates from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The final parade will be Sunday in the Big Meadow neighborhood between 4 and 8 p.m. Maps of the parade routes can be viewed here (in pdf format):

Friday, Dec. 2 parade route

Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 3 and 4 parade routes

Food can also be dropped off at donation barrels located at various downtown businesses. In addition, firefighters will be holding a food drive at Harvest Market on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

To Provide Fire and Life Safety Services to the Community We Protect. The District will strive to accomplish its mission through the delivery of high quality prevention, suppression, and emergency medical services. Those services shall be provided in a timely manner with qualified personnel who are well trained, adequately equipped, and highly motivated.

Burn Permits are required for all outdoor burning. You can get your burn permit here, or stop by the fire station to pick one up.

Be Safe in 2011:

Make this the year you check your smoke detectors, have an evacuation plan for your family and make sure your house is safe from fires. For more information, check out our Fire Prevention pages.

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