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The Center Police Department’s “Cookies & Cocoa with Santa” focused on giving back during the holidays drew a large crowd Sunday at the Community House. Shannon James photo/The Light and Champion -
Plenty of cookies were decorated and ready for children visiting Santa. Children also decorated cookies and ornaments. Shannon James photo/The Light and Champion
The Center Police Department’s “Cookies & Cocoa with Santa” enjoyed a great turn out. “Everyone had a wonderful time,” said event organizer, Amy Lindley.
The Sunday, Dec. 3 event at the Center Community House is the Center Police Department’s annual Christmas Toy Drive focused on giving back during the holidays. Attendees enjoyed cookies and cocoa with Santa, donated toys and received free pictures with Santa provided by Shelby County Today.
“Operation Blue Santa would like to thank everyone who came out and enjoyed Cookies & Cocoa with Santa with us on Sunday,” said Lindley. “We had about 100 kids come through and get their pictures with Santa, along with enjoying cocoa, and lots of cookies, cupcakes and donuts.”
Children decorated cookies, ornaments and also colored pictures for Santa.
Winner of the 32-inch TV, $100 Ivan Smith gift card and Christmas movie “Goody Basket was Enedina Akins.”
“Thank you everyone for your toy donations,” Lindley added. “Santa will be checking his list soon, and filling those bags.”