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Nearly 1,500 receive free gifts at annual event
Nearly 1,500 St. Charles Parish children ages infant to 16 years received gifts, mailed letters to Santa and experienced the magic of Christmas and the holiday season. […]
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Teen with local ties now planning her 8th annual Christmas toy giveaway
🎁 The local holiday tradition that Amber Dillenkoffer started as a 12-year-old middle school student will bless children again next month when the Southeastern Louisiana University sophomore hosts her eighth annual Christmas toy drive. […]
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Sensory Santa event fills in 24 hours, business sponsors still needed
Over 160 people representing 32 families will attend Caring Strategies’ first ever Sensory Santa event next month. […]
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Destrehan mother plans event to help children with sensory challenges visit Santa
🎅 After bringing her children to a special Christmas event last year, Sarah Zafirau knew that she needed to help bring something similar to the families of St. Charles Parish. […]
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Toys for Tots coordinator says storage space is desperately needed
Last year 11,639 Christmas toys were distributed to St. Charles Parish children in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida. 🧸🎁 […]
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Nutcracker auditions slated for Saturday
🩰 Open auditions for the River Region Ballet’s 28th annual Nutcracker production will take place Saturday at the Lafon Performing Arts Center. […]
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After two-year absence, Norco Christmas Parade to make return
The Norco Civic Association Christmas Parade has been dormant for the past two years, but that changes in 2022. 🎄 […]
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Over 250 kids receive toys at the Lockett’s 8th annual giveaway
Over 250 children received Christmas gifts last month when Keltric and Sarah Lockett hosted their 8th annual Christmas toy giveaway under the Luling bridge. […]
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Local families find creative ways to celebrate Christmas after Hurricane Ida
Several Destrehan families are proving that there really is no place like home for the holidays … even after Hurricane Ida changed what that home may look like. […]