Ponce de Leon fire department hosts Candy Cane Christmas event

Ponce de Leon Volunteer Fire and Rescue hosted its fifth annual Candy Cane Christmas event Saturday, Nov. 11, featuring numerous free children’s activities, shopping with local vendors, and a special appearance by Santa Claus.

Gynell Pettis-Hunter, who serves as the department’s public information officer, said all vendor fees and proceeds from food sales at the event go to benefit the department’s Christmas Blessings program.

‘This program gives the Christmas spirit back to local families in need,’ she said. ‘The funds stay right here locally. We served a little over 40 children last year.’