Dawson County families, needing help to fulfill their children’s Christmas wishes, have until 5 p.m. Friday to apply for assistance through Lights of Love.That’s the deadline families face in contacting Texas Opportunities (WTO)at 806-8728354 to set up an appointment to fill out an application for the program.The Dawson County Child Welfare Board, sponsors of Lights of Love, will review the applications. Qualifying families will receive donated gifts through Lights of Love when volunteers distribute unwrapped toys and clothing Dec. 14.Lights of Love is accepting donated gifts from the community until Monday.People can leave their donations inside tubs at various locations.