The Anza Thimble Club has begun accepting donations for their annual coat giveaway to be held Oct. 25. Anza Valley Outlook/Diane Sieker photo
The Anza Thimble Club has announced the dates for their annual coat donation and distribution events for 2025.The clothing collection started in September and will continue until Monday, Oct. 20. The donated items will be dispersed free of charge Saturday, Oct. 25, from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m., at the Anza Community Hall, rain or shine.The goal of the drive is to provide area residents with free warm clothing in preparation for the coming winter months.Coats, jackets, vests, hats, gloves, scarves, sweaters, new socks and cold-weather accessories of all sizes will be accepted during the drive.Coat collection sites include the Anza Electric Cooperative, Inc. office, located at 58470 St. Hwy. 371, Anza, with a collection box located at the entrance. The Anza Veterans of Foreign W
