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Rio Vista Holiday Events

Rio Vista Gears Up

for the Holidays!

By: Nancy Messing Brand

t’s that wonderful time of the year when Rio Vista rock wall could reach out and almost touch the full moon.
residents of all ages come together and greet neighbors, Coach Jim has signed on again for this year and is always
Imake friends and welcome new folks to our a big hit with the kids. And then, courtesy of the Fort
neighborhood. One of the fun events planned is the annual Lauderdale Police Department, there was the biggest horse
Rio Vista Holiday Party held in Virginia Young Park on anyone had ever seen standing there and surveying the
party scene. It it’s not too breezy, there may be an arts
Saturday, December 7th from 6-9pm. This gathering is held
and crafts table for kids who might like to create a
regardless of the weather…rain or shine! The party must go
memento of the party. Saving the best for last, the biggest
on, as it has for the past twenty years…it’s our tradition! A
thrill is hearing a fire engine off in the distance, with red
delicious catered gourmet dinner for both adults and
lights flashing skyward as it comes closer and closer to the
children will be served for a nominal charge, and there is
park. That is all we’ll say for now, but you don’t want to
food even kiddies will love. So please bring your appetites miss what happens next! Sponsorship opportunities are
and enjoy a great meal in the park! Adult refreshments will available and we welcome you to our party. Please
also be available for a modest charge. contact Nancy Messing at 954-270-4380 to discuss.
Last year there were face painters who magically We also are again going to remember those less
transformed little faces into butterflies and princesses, and fortunate. This year we will be collecting non-perishable
added spiderwebs and stars to a few cheeks, as well! Elsa food items and new/unwrapped toys to benefit The Pantry
showed up and invited every little Elsa to parade around of Broward, Inc. Boxes will be right there at the entrance
the park with her. The kids who climbed to the top of the for you and your kids to place your food and toy

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