Caring groups are working hard to make a difference for children this Christmas season.  Two programs took place Saturday in Winnfield to help keep the kids happy and warm.

Motorcycle groups from the region converged on the town Saturday morning on their 22nd annual Megan & Curtis Toy Run, commemorating the brave fight against cancer of two young people two decade ago.  They stopped beside the courthouse where they dropped off toys for CASA and for the Toys for Kids drive.

The bikers, young and old, had already put in a long day by the time they got here before noon.  Starting in Olla, they headed up the road to Urania, Grayson, Clarks, back to Urania then Winnfield before heading on to Colfax.

That project was for “happy” but winter weather brings cold even to the sunny South.  So the “warm” part came when the local Caring & Sharing group held its annual free distribution of coats, jackets and sweaters to help families through these chilly days and nights.  The group also used the opportunity to take in donations of “lightly used” winter wear to add to that distribution.

This all took place at the Winnfield Civic Center.