Crime & Safety

Donations Sought for Caldwell Volunteer Fire Department Tricky Tray

Fundraiser with Santa photo-op, hot chocolate and cookies takes place each year after tree lighting on the Caldwell Green.

Santa's Little Firefighter Elves need your help.

The Caldwell Volunteer Fire Department Holiday Bazaar Committee is currently soliciting baskets and donations for the annual Holiday Tricky Tray.

This year's fundraiser is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 3, immediately following the tree lighting ceremony at 5 p.m. on the Caldwell Green.

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During November, members of the fire department will be stopping by local businesses to pick up donations for the Tricky Tray, such as merchandise or services. Check donations should be made payable to the "Caldwell Vol. Fire Dept." For more information or to make a donation, contact the Holiday Bazaar Committee at 973-568-1424 or cvfdtrickytray@gmail.com.

After Santa arrives on Bloomfield Avenue on a fire engine and the tree is lit, he will lead the way to theon Roseland Avenue, where parents using their own cameras can take free pictures of their children with Santa, while enjoying complimentary hot chocolate and cookies.

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The firehouse will be filled with more than 100 prizes which will be raffled off by the end of the evening. Proceeds from raffle ticket sales will benefit the fire department.


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