Rock4Tots fundraiser for Toys for Tots of Ogle County is Nov. 14 in Oregon

Local bands are gathering at the Oregon VFW on Nov. 14 to play a free benefit concert for Toys for Tots of Ogle County. Admission is free, but donations of cash or unopened, new toys for Toys for Tots are encouraged. All ages are welcome.The event kicks off with acoustic performances starting at 3 p.m. and live bands in the evening. The roster includes Luke Alive, Stephen L’Heureux, Matt Fichter, Kenny Tindle, Super Brick, Fishhead The Bones, Letter 9 and Laso.The event was organized by local musicians Trevor Moore and Blake Wellington. Last year, Toys for Tots of Ogle County helped nearly 1,100 local children.“I wanted to do my part to make sure every kid gets a Christmas to remember,” Moore said. “I’ve seen Rock4Tots done in other communities, and thought it would be a great idea to bring it here to Ogle County.”There will be donation boxes for new toys for local children in need, and cash donations will be accepted throughout the show. Toys should be unopened in their original pac