Dear Editor,
The Kiwanis Club of Los Banos takes this opportunity to thank all of the organizations and individuals who made our Christmas Eve 2024 dinner possible.
With your help our 41st annual dinner reached over 1,000 people. Santa visited and gave stuffed toys to all children attending. We were rewarded with many heartfelt expressions of gratitude from all who attended.
Our sincere appreciation is extended to the city of Los Banos and Acting City Manager and Fire Chief Paul Tualla for the use of Fire Station One and their co-sponsorship.
To those who financially made this dinner possible, thank you for your continued support. And to the many volunteers who cleaned chickens and those who prepared, served and delivered meals to those otherwise unable to attend, a huge thank you.
As a result of your generosity, most of the people who would not have otherwise had a Christmas dinner were served a warm meal.
Thanks to Santa Claus who was able to spend time with us. At the end of the day, we all went home a bit tired, but extremely rewarded for participating in this special day.
Yes. Virginia, there is a Santa Claus and the true spirit of Christmas and giving of one’s self was evident at the fire station on Christmas Eve.
Sincerely,
Jim Valentine
Isabel Mendonca
Dinner Co-chairpersons
