December 21st, 2007
Each year the Friday before Christmas, the Boys & Girls Club of Imperial Beach serves Breakfast With Santa giving each child in attendance a chance to meet the jolly old elf and to receive a present from him.
Long time Imperial Beach residents and Club supporters Bill Hixon Sr. and son Bill Hixon Jr. work the kitchen flipping pancakes and grilling sausages and with the help of a small group of volunteers set about serving over 200 pancake laden plates to members of the Club, its licensed school-age childcare program and other deserving children from the community.
Enjoying their Winter Break from school the children -- ranging in age from 5 to 17 -- many joined by their parents and younger siblings, devour the breakfast while seated in the Club's holiday decorated gymnasium nervously waiting for Santa Claus to make his appearance.
Santa was celebrating the holiday this year with the help from Wal-Mart Store #2150, represented by employee Sonia Coucino, contributed money and toys allowing Santa to give each child attending the breakfast an age-appropriate gift.
After meeting with Santa, the children made their way to the Club's gameroom to play pool, ping-pong, fooseball or board games along with dance activities and arts and crafts.
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