Do you remember the joy of racing downstairs on Christmas morning to see what presents were their awaiting you? Or, of you don’t remember Christmases like that from your childhood, perhaps you remember the see the joy on your own children’s faces as they opened gifts the gifts you bought for them.

In our area there are parents who cannot give their kids that kind of Christmas and there are children who already know that when they awaken on Christmas morning, there won’t be a tree or a sea of presents.

The Oakhurst Elks Lodge wants help families in our area who are unable to provide such Christmas morning moments on their own by giving gifts to children in need. They are having their annual Christmas party on Saturday, December 15 for 9am to 1pm. The Elks are committed to assisting these children with their wants and needs. Each child at the party will receive toys as well as an item of clothing.

Attendees will be children ages 4-12. At the party they will get pizza, soft drinks and ice cream. And a certain jolly old man in a red and white suit will make an appearance to spread Christmas cheer.

You can help make a child’s Christmas a little merrier by making a donation for this effort. Call the Elks at 559-683-2717 for more details.