In lieu of gifts again this year, Bothell 6-year-old Meghan Cloninger asked all her friends to bring teddy bears to donate to the Bothell Fire Department for local childrens’ organizations. From left, Meghan and Natthan Cloninger, Karma Valentine, Ella Phelps, Megan and Michael Penrose, Olivia Hauch, Evan Melton, Kinsley Berry, Finn Hauch, Jesse Jones, Kian and Isabella Perry.