Article updated: 12/10/2012 11:48 AM

DuPage Woodworkers craft toys year-round to give to needy children at Christmas

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DuPage Woodworkers Bill Hochmuth, from left, Stan Anderson and Bruce Kinney show some of the more than 4,000 toys club members made for needy children this year. "In my mind, it's probably the best thing the club does," Hochmuth said.

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Crayon holders, like this wooden turtle, are a favorite among school kids.

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A model Bugatti sports car features a sleek design. The cars and trucks are especially popular among boys.

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No batteries are required for this operating carousel made by members of the DuPage Woodworkers. Turning the carousel rabbits winds string around the center pole and releasing the string makes the rabbits rotate back and forth around the pole.

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Santa elves' aren't the only ones busy all year long making toys for boys and girls. The DuPage Woodworkers fashion cars, trucks, crayon holders and other toys throughout the year to give to several organizations to distribute to needy children at Christmastime.