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Lunch with Santa

Children made crafts and people of all ages lined up to have their pictures taken with Santa at a special event in Penticton, Saturday.

The festivities were part of the Lunch with Santa, held by Sprott Shaw College Penticton campus, at the Seniors' Drop-In Centre.

"We do this event every year for a different charity, and it's just our chance to give back to the community for the support they show to our students with practicums and guest speakers," said Zola Goebel, director of the Penticton campus.

Other highlights of the well-attended event were counting candies in a jar, hidden bears around the venue and raffle baskets.

The charity at the receiving end this year is the Penticton Centre for Exceptional Learning.

The centre is dedicated to teaching children, K to 12, with autism.

"This is a fabulous event, and we are honoured to be chosen," said Carrie Ferguson, with the centre. "It's great to see all the smiles on the children's faces and be in the same building with Mr. Claus."

 



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