Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10460, News Release - Taste of Lake Cities December 16, 2011 The Lake Cities Spirit of Christmas is excited to change the name of the “Wrapping Party” to “Taste of Lake Cities (and Wrapping)”. |
The 20th Annual Fun Run/Walk set for October 22 We are looking to make this a big family event for all to participate. Run, walk or help but I guarantee breakfast will be served to all. Pet's are welcomed, but not in the bounce house, that is for the kids. New signage is planned for the course to help provide a great run. The Scouts will again sponsor the water station and we will again be looking for more sponsors for the shirts and morning activities. In coordination with The Town of Hickory Creek and the Core Property of West Lake Park on Lake Lewisville we are expecting to increase the number of runners again this year. The Fun Run is setup to encourage a Family outing and get everybody involved. While trying to raise money and awareness for the Spirit of Christmas we try and keep our entry fee low to have a high participation of children. |
530 Children Helped in 2009 Once again we were able to increase the number of children helped in the Lake Cities area. Due to the increase children and decrease of funds the board decided to not provide bicycles and monitor the gifts being provided. The primary concern was to make sure we were providing at least 2 sets of clothing for each child. In the prior year we had built 175 bikes the night of the wrapping party. Return to top of Page . |
Pre-Wrapping Pre-Wrapping is what we do 2 weeks before the wrapping party to make sure that all gifts and clothing are organized for the big wrap. The items purchased off the trees at Wal-Mart are sorted and verified to make sure the sizes match up with each child and the gifts are balanced for the Family. Any family or child that has not been adopted out will also need to be shopped for and organized. This is a large effort by a lot of volunteers to make sure every thing is ready for the big wrap. Return to top of Page |
Who are we We are a 100% volunteer organization taking care of underprivileged children during the holiday season. The Lake Cities Spirit of Christmas is an independent, non-profit organization qualified by the IRS. There are many ways in which you can help us provide for the children. With the help of local churches and a canned food drive at the local schools, Thanksgiving meals are provided for the families. Volunteers wrapped over 3,000 gifts (in one evening) and food for the workers was provided by many businesses throughout the community. Each child received 2 sets of clothing, underwear, socks, shoes, jacket and 2-3 gifts. |
Facebook Look for our Facebook page Spirit O' Christmas for other friends and information with the Lake Cities Spirit of Christmas. |
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Taste of Lake Cities ( * And Wrapping Party *) Lake Dallas Middle School - 325 E. Hundley Drive - Lake Dallas, TX 75065 - - - - - - - - - - Lake Lewisville is on Fire |
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* * * * Merry Christmas * * * * Thank you for another Great Year Congratulations on helping 412 children this year ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you Lake Dallas School for 15,000 food items for Thanksgiving Meals |
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| Entertainment provided by Vocal Magic Lake Dallas High School Show Choir AMTC Singers and Dancers |
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| Cakes from professional Chefs for Auction Anatole Hotel, Brookhaven Country Club, Holiday Inn Dallas, Double Tree Hotel, Magnolia Hotel, Royal Oaks Country Club, Hyatt Hotel, Hilton Hotel, Renaissance Hotel, Hilton Hotel Southlake, Marriott DFW Hotel, Radisson Hotel Love Field, Shady Oaks Country Club |
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| Taste Food From | |
| Chili's | Texas Land and Cattle |
| Chasin' Tail BBQ | Denton Pizza Inn |
Providing for the economic disadvantaged children
The Lake Cities Spirit of Christmas, designated as a nonprofit organization by the IRS
All donations are welcomed
All donations are welcomed
