The Town of Roland is excited to once again announce their annual Shop with a Cop/Firefighter event for children 12 years of age and younger.

This special event will take place on Saturday, Dec.14 at the Roland Dollar General, starting at 7 a.m. and wrapping up at 8:45 a.m.

After the shopping fun, participants are asked to stick around for the town’s 12 noon Christmas parade.

Applications for Christmas gift assistance must be submitted by Nov. 30.

This is a great opportunity for eligible households to ensure a joyful holiday season for their little ones.

To apply, make sure to fill out the required application (which can be found on the department’s facebook page) and include details such as your household’s income, employment status, and information about each child.

Return completed applications to the Roland Police Department at 300 S. Roland Road., where officers look forward to making this a memorable holiday season for the children in our community.

For additional information or questions, contact the department at 918427-3252.