The Al Hedaya Islamic Center will hold a Winter Coat Drive on Saturdays, September 28 and October 5, both from 11 am to 4 pm.

The center will be collecting coats, scarves, hats, mittens; as well as monetary donations. A donation box placed at the center during both coat drive dates.

Donated items will be distributed locally, but an exact location or group has not been selected yet.

The center is located at 115 Mt Pleasant Road in Newtown. Call 203-426-0589 for additional information.