Chumash Cultural Center to collect toys for NDNs

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Chumash Cultural Center to collect toys for Native Americans

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Redbird, a group that celebrates Native Americans, will hold its annual
toy and school supplies drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat., Dec. 2 at the
Oakbrook Park Chumash Interpretive Center, 3290 Lang Ranch Parkway,
Thousand Oaks. Donations of new, unwrapped toys and basic school
supplies will be given to Native American children and families in need
of assistance.

Cultural demonstrations will be featured, and visitors can explore the
park and hiking trails and hear the Crooked Hat drum. Refreshments will
be available. Admission is free.

Donations of toys, school supplies or money are welcome. Redbird is a
nonprofit educational and charitable association based in Simi Valley
that promotes Native

American cultural awareness and preservation and provides direct
assistance to families in need.

This is a family event and all everyone is welcome. In accordance with
park rules, dogs are not allowed. For further information, to volunteer
or contribute with an educational or cultural exhibition or display,
call Redbird at [phone] or e-mail [e-mail].