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.
Alex Harrington enjoys some cotton candy during the fifth annual Candy Cane Christmas event Saturday, Nov. 11, hosted by Ponce de Leon Volunteer Fire and Rescue. [CAROL KENT | Washington County News and Holmes County Advertiser]
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.’
Santa Claus made a special appearance during the fifth annual Candy Cane Christmas event Saturday, Nov. 11, hosted by Ponce de Leon Volunteer Fire and Rescue. [CAROL KENT | Washington County News and Holmes County Advertiser]Rory Tooth gets his arm painted during the fifth annual Candy Cane Christmas event Saturday, Nov. 11, hosted by Ponce de Leon Volunteer Fire and Rescue. [CAROL KENT | Washington County News and Holmes County Advertiser]Jace Barney rides a pony during the fifth annual Candy Cane Christmas event Saturday, Nov. 11, hosted by Ponce de Leon Volunteer Fire and Rescue. [CAROL KENT | Washington County News and Holmes County Advertiser]
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