Hauser’s basketball teams will be collecting household items to aid those affected by the fires in Gatlinburg, Tenn. Organizers say that the teams will be collecting items Thursday night during the girls game and Friday night during the boys homecoming game. Retiring athletic director Dave Irvine will be delivering the donations to Gatlinburg in January.

Items being collected include:

• Baby wipes
• Blankets
• Clothing
• Coats
• Diapers
• Flashlights and batteries
• Packaged snacks
• Pet food and toys
• Sports drinks
• Stuffed animals
• Toiletries
• Toys of all types
• Water