Community members needing help with providing Christmas gifts for children through the age of 17 are asked to fill out an application or contact the Star Program at 360-431-5232. All calls will be handled discreetly. This is a need-based program.

Applications are available at the Sheriff’s Office or Health and Human Services on Elochoman Valley Road. They must be returned no later than November 25.

Monetary donations are greatly appreciated and needed to provide for the stars that are not taken. Donations may be left at either bank in Cathlamet.

Trees will be displayed at local businesses from November 26 to December 13. Gifts will be ready for pick up from December 16 through December 20.

The trees will be at Bank of the Pacific, First Interstate Bank, Cathlamet Pharmacy, the Duck Inn and Skamokawa Store.

Gifts may be returned by December 16 to the location where the stars are picked up.