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Santa Maria nonprofit collecting items for Thomas Fire victims

By Lucas Clark
A volunteer passes supplies donated to Thomas Fire evacuees in Ventura, Calif., on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. As many as five fires have closed highways, schools and museums, shut down production of TV series and cast a hazardous haze over the region. About 200,000 people were under evacuation orders. No deaths and only a few injuries were reported.
A volunteer passes supplies donated to Thomas Fire evacuees in Ventura, Calif., on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. As many as five fires have closed highways, schools and museums, shut down production of TV series and cast a hazardous haze over the region. About 200,000 people were under evacuation orders. No deaths and only a few injuries were reported. Noah Berger Associated Press

One Nation 805, a Santa Maria nonprofit organization, will be collecting items for people affected by the Thomas Fire on Thursday night at Rancho Bowl & Lounge.

The event is scheduled to be held from 5 to 9 p.m. at Rancho Bowl & Lounge, located at 128 E Donovan Rd. in Santa Maria. People interested in donating can drop off items right in front of the bowling alley.

Members of One Nation 805 plan to deliver the items to Ventura County on Friday.

Some items needed include: water bottles, nonperishable food items, blankets, clothing, toothbrushes and toothpaste, deodorant, diapers and pet food.

Lucas Clark: 805-781-7915, @LucasClark_SLO

This story was originally published December 7, 2017 at 10:36 AM with the headline "Santa Maria nonprofit collecting items for Thomas Fire victims."

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