If you’re ready to get into the holiday spirit and enjoy live entertainment, taco trucks, and car show all for a good cause Dice and Dolls Vintage clothing shop has you covered.

The second annual Christmas charity toy drive to benefit the Jamison Center, a 24-hour emergency shelter for abused, neglected, and exploited children who are taken into protective custody by law enforcement agencies or social workers, will kick off Dec. 1 from 11-6 pm. The toy drive will double as a block party that will close off 18th Street between R Street and Mill Creek Park.

Local reggae-ska bands Easy In and Acasun will provide the tunes for the event along with Rockabilly acts The Sugar Daddy’s, The Rocketz, The Hellcatz, and special appearance by songstress Kim Lenz.

Five of the seven bands are donating their time and commuting from Long Beach, Visalia, Los Angeles, and Pacific Beach just to play the event.

“It’s a small business for an awesome cause. We don’t gain anything from the event except for spreading love,” explains Tipsy and Anabel Noj, Dice and Dolls Vintage owners.

The event is a joint effort between local business Classic Dreams car club, Bakersfield Diamond Divas, and Piston Knockers.

They are soliciting one unwrapped gift per family of four or a $2 donation per person.

“Cash donations will go toward buying more toys and providing the children with a hot meal,” said Anabel Noj.

The Noj’s were inspired to create the event after learning about the center from some close friends who lived at the shelter for years.

Originally from North Hollywood, the Noj’s couldn’t help but notice the outpouring of support Kern County residents are known for.

“You see a lot of benefits back in Los Angeles, but not as much as I have seen since moving out here to Bakersfield. That’s something I’ve learned to appreciate very well,” said Anabel.

Mexican Catering truck La Vaca Flaca and Cake Crafters will be among the food vendors present to fill your stomach, while prizes will be raffled off throughout the day.

Alpine Christmas trees have donated a seven-foot noble fur tree that will be up for grabs along with gift certificates from Too Fat Sandwiches and handbags from popular rockabilly handbag brand Lux Deville.

An assortment of carnival games and a car show will also take place.

Thirty classic cars have signed on thus far and registration is still open at $10 per vehicle.

For car registration and vendor information call 661-348-3106.