HO-HO-HO Puts the Fun in Fundraising

If last Saturday evening was any example of what the upcoming holiday season has to offer it should be a fun one, said Christmas Island Style (CIS) Chair Wanda Burson. “We’ve just come off of two great events,” said Burson. “The first was the annual Wayne Purvis Annual CIS Golf Outing which was held at the Island Country Club. The second event was the annual HO-HO-HO Let’s Raise Some Dough evening at the Lutheran Church. Both are the annual fundraisers which help to finance many of the Christmas Events run by the all-volunteer Christmas Island Style Committee.”

The HO-HO-HO event has been a very popular one for the committee and has grown in popularity over the years. “I really do think this was one of our largest over the years we’ve done and it's just great to see so many folks having a great time,” said Burson.

The volunteer group will now concentrate on the following activities:

• Friday, November 24th – Santa’s Arrival at the Marco Island Academy at 6:00 PM with free photos.
• Saturday, December 2nd – Annual Tree Lighting and Community Celebration at Veterans Community Park.
• Tuesday, December 5th – Canine Pet Parade at the Esplanade.
• Saturday, December 9th – Annual Street Parade (San Marco Road from Balfour to Barfield).
• Friday, December 15th – Holiday Movie in the Park.
• Saturday, December 16th – Cookies and Milk with Santa and his and Mrs. Claus’ Arrival at Mackle Park by Helicopter.
• Saturday, December 16th – Annual Boat Parade.

Information regarding these events can be found on the Christmas Island Style website at www.christmasislandstyle.com.