Support the City of RSM's Adopted 2/5 Marines

The City of Rancho Santa Margarita and SAMLARC will present the second Summer Concert on Sunday, July 22 with Rodeo Drive performing the most celebrated Top 40 country tunes.  The concert will begin at 6:00 p.m. at Central Park in Civic Plaza.

In addition to bringing the usual blankets, chairs and tasty snacks, please consider bringing an item to support the City’s adopted 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines Regiment (2/5).   In partnership with The Bell Tower Foundation and RSM Teen Council, the City is participating in Operation Help a Hero’s “Rack Pack Barracks Drive” to provide welcome home care packages for members of the 2/5.

Donation suggestions include:

• Toiletries: shaving cream, lotion, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, razors, shampoo, mouth wash
• $10 food/restaurant gift cards: Subway, Carl’s Jr., In & Out, Dominos, Philly’s Best, etc.
• Snack foods: chips, protein bars, cookies, candy bars, microwaveable foods, popcorn, instant noodle cups, etc.
• Entertainment items: magazines (no older than 3 months), playing cards, DVDs, games, books, etc.
• Movie tickets: gift cards, iTunes cards, Netflix cards and movie theater cards
• Drinks: soda, water, dry drink mixes, Gatorade, coffee, Starbucks gift cards, etc.
• Towel sets: bath towels, hand towels and wash cloths
• Laundry detergent (trial size) and hand soap (regular size)
• T-shirts, socks, bath mats and pillow cases

A donation drop box will be located at The Bell Tower Foundation booth during the July 22 concert and each of the subsequent Summer Concerts.

During the concert, children are invited to decorate the paper grocery bags that will hold the donated care package items and create colorful welcome home banners with art supplies at The Bell Tower Foundation booth.