Smithfield Club has Breakfast with Santa
by Karen Foster

The chill in the air was just enough to put everyone in the holiday spirit for the Kiwanis Club of Smithfield's Breakfast with Santa. As the prelude to Smithfield's Christmas Parade, this annual fundraising event is always brimming with Kiwanians serving up all the breakfast favorites and plenty of guests to enjoy them. According to project chair, Sue Ivy, the Club served about 550 people at breakfast this year. Sue says, "it was a wonderful day and absolutely everyone had a great experience. There was plenty of seating, plenty of food and good cheer." And, of course, Santa was there to hear the Christmas wishes of Smithfield's young and young at heart. Along with a little hard work, the Kiwanians working the event had an enjoyable time. Much laughter and merry making could be heard above the clanging of dishes in the kitchen. The Smithfield High School Key Club joined us once again this year with members assisting as Santa's Elves. All the leftover food was donated to the homeless shelter in Smithfield. That means this year's breakfast had a double impact on the community. Not only did the club raise funds to support projects that benefit children in the community, but also supported the homeless in the community. For more information or to view additional pictures from this and other events, visit the Kiwanis Club of Smithfield's website at SmithfieldKiwanis.org. Pictured: Peter Stephenson, Bob Cole, and Bill Laine enjoy a laugh while preparing goodies for the Breakfast with Santa.