By Kelly Romo, The Mountain Times
The Hoodland Women’s Club invites families to kick off the holiday season at the second annual Photos with Santa event on Sunday, December 8th, from 11 AM to 1 PM at Alpine Events. This festive community gathering brings families together for holiday photos with Santa, holiday treats like cocoa and cookies and a chance to enjoy seasonal music in a beautifully decorated setting — all while supporting a worthy cause.
Created as a fundraiser for the Hoodland Women’s Club Community Giving Fund, Photos with Santa aims to help Hoodland residents facing financial challenges. The fund also allows Hoodland Women’s Club to host essential events, such as the community CPR training held this past June. Guests can support local families by contributing to the event’s toy drive. Donations of unwrapped toys and non-perishable food items go to the Hoodland Community Holiday Baskets, spreading joy to even more neighbors.
Acclaimed photographer Gary Randall, who captured memories at last year’s event, is set to return. Families can enjoy one photo with Santa for $15 or opt for a three-pose package for $25, with all images provided as digital downloads. Each family also gets entered into a free raffle for a chance to win door prizes. Adding to the festivities, Hoodland Women’s Club offers a limited selection of holiday candles for sale, with proceeds supporting the Community Giving Fund.
Get cozy with a warm cup of cocoa, tea and cookies while you wait for your turn with Santa! Members and volunteers will manage the photos, check out tables and refreshments, and offer support wherever needed so everything runs smoothly. No reservations are needed — just stop by and enjoy the holiday cheer. If you’d like to help them plan and make sure there are plenty of treats to go around, you can RSVP and even purchase your photos in advance on the Hoodland Women’s Club website at hoodlandwomensclub.org.
Alpine Events will set the holiday mood with stunning decorations. They are experts at creating magical atmospheres, just like they did for February’s Sweetheart’s Ball and October’s Spooky Ball. Adding to the festive fun, this year’s Santa and Mrs. Claus — local favorites Josh Carlile and Jennifer Monahan — return to spread holiday joy and make family memories. Plus, a talented balloon artist will be there to add an extra twist of holiday fun for everyone!
Join the Hoodland Women’s Club for holiday fun and photos with Santa on Sunday, December 8th, from 11 AM to 1 PM at Alpine Events. Celebrate the season with holiday music, cookies, cocoa, door prizes, and family fun, and take home a cherished memory with Santa. For more information or to purchase photos in advance, visit their website at www.hoodlandwomensclub.org.