Giving Away The Spirit Of The Season In Ridgewood

Spreading Christmas joy to families in need was the theme of a party held at the Neighborhood WIC Center on Onderdonk Avenue in Ridgewood last Wednesday, Dec. 17. As noted, the children of families receiving assistance through the program were provided with toys and other items donated by members of Community Board 5 and other sponsors including Waste Management of East Williamsburg. The event featured an appearance by Santa Claus, whose trip was made possible by Waste Management's Eddie Valenta. Ol' St. Nick is pictured along with some of the participants in the event are WIC center workers Maria Castro, Diana Fernandez and Fatima Tobar.

(photo: Joseph Epstein)