MERRIMACK - The Merrimack Parks and Recreation Department is accepting registrations for its Santa Calling Program, which is available to local children in preschool through second-grade.

Santa would like to surprise Merrimack's younger children with a very special phone call this holiday season.

To get a call, parents can complete a registration form and either mail or drop it off at the Merrimack Parks and Recreation Dept., 6 Baboosic Lake Rd., Merrimack NH 03054, by Friday.

Forms are available at the town hall, public library and town website, www.merrimacknh.gov.

They may also be faxed to the recreation department at 424-0461.

Calls from Santa will be made between 6-8 p.m. on Dec. 18 and 19.