Time to start thinking of Christmas

First Baptist Church of Salem will once again be sponsoring Operation Christmas Child. Shoebox drop offs will be at the church in November.

Dates for drop-off will be Monday, Nov. 15, 3 to 6 p.m.; Tuesday, Nov. 16, 3 to 6 p.m.; Wednesday, Nov. 17, 3 to 6 p.m.; Thursday, Nov. 18, 3 to 6 p.m.; Friday, Nov. 19, 3 to 6 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 20, 8 to 11 a.m.; Sunday, Nov. 21, 2 to 5 p.m. and Monday, Nov. 22, 8 to 11 a.m.

The church is located at 200 E. Walnut St. in Salem. Please pull up to the back door of the Fellowship Hall/Community Center. You will not need leave your car, a volunteer will collect the boxes. Have the appropiate form signed and volunteers will bring the boxes into the church.