The 2024 dinner and a movie fundraiser for Toys for Tots kicked off with a spaghetti and meatballs dinner in the Colonia Theater's upstairs ballroom, followed by a screening of "Jack Frost." (Photo by Sarah Genter)

NORWICH — Nina's Pizzeria and the Colonia Theater held their annual dinner and a movie fundraiser to benefit the Chenango County Toys for Tots on Wednesday, December 4, and raised thousands of dollars in cash and toy donations.

Nina's Pizzeria Employee Lon Yerton said they raised approximately $1,900 in cash, $1,250 in checks, and an estimated $4,000 in toy donations. Colonia Theater Owners Rich and Todd Barnes, in addition to donating the venue for the event, also contributed a generous donation.

"People were overly generous this year," said Yerton. "I’m glad we could do the event to help out that cause."