LAPD’s Northeast Division Transforms into a Winter Wonderland for a Community Holiday Festival & Toy Giveaway NA22115SF

WHAT:
Holiday Festival and Toy Giveaway

WHEN:
Saturday, December 17, 2022
9:00 a.m.

WHERE:
LAPD’s Northeast Area Community Police Station
3353 N. San Fernando Road
Los Angeles, CA 90065

WHO:
· Captain Chris Waters, Commanding Officer, Northeast Division
· Sworn and Civilian Personnel from Northeast Area Community Police Station
· Community Members
· 500+ Children and Families
· Santa Claus

WHY:
To provide a free, festive and fun holiday experience and toy giveaway to more than 500 children and their families.

ADDITIONAL:
On Saturday, Northeast Area Community Police Station will transform into a Winter Wonderland. Thanks to Amazon, Denny’s, and Carrows Restaurants, neighboring businesses and generous community members, children accompanied by LAPD Officers will have the opportunity to select their favorite toys. Kids and their families will also be treated to holiday-themed movies, hot cocoa, festive arts and crafts, falling snowflakes, live entertainment, photos with Santa Claus (AKA Northeast Division Senior Lead Officer Antonio Vargas), and so much more.

VISUALS:
· Children selecting their favorite toys
· Officers and children making arts and crafts
· Children and family photographs with Santa Claus
· Police Station lobby and Community Room transformed into a Winter Wonderland

CONTACT:
For more information, please contact Senior Lead Officer Antonio Vargas (AKA Santa), Northeast Area Community Police Station at 213-793-0761.