Moriches Community Center, family support
The Moriches Community Center will be shopping for Christmas. All items are then donated to families identified as “in-need” by the district.
Those interested in lending a hand can do so monetarily through donations or by volunteering their time to shop. To make a donation or to adopt a child, visit morichescommunitycenter.org.
The community gift-wrapping day will take place on Saturday, Dec. 17 from 8 to 11 a.m. The event is volunteer-run and allows those who want to help the opportunity to do so. About 75 families are aided through the program.
HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS
Holiday Tree & Menorah Lighting, Friday, Dec. 9
The annual tree lighting and menorah lighting will take place at 7 p.m. on Main Street in Center Moriches at the Center Moriches Square Shopping Center. There will be a performance by students from Center Moriches High School chorus. There will be an appearance by Santa Claus, and hot chocolate and cookies. The tree will feature a lighting ceremony. Also, the local synagogue will conduct a small ceremony. All are welcome.
Rotary Breakfast with Santa, Sunday, Dec. 11
The Moriches Rotary Club’s Breakfast with Santa will be held at Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck from 9 a.m. to noon. Tickets are $6 for kids, $8 seniors and $10 for adults, and can be purchased at the door. Pictures with Santa will also be available.
Winter Wonderland, Sunday, Dec. 11
The second annual festival will celebrate the winter season with holiday characters, photo ops, local vendors, live music and food trucks. The event, which will take place on Main Street in Center Moriches from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., also provides an opportunity to enjoy the local shops and restaurants.
District Rotary 7255, Share the Blessings program
District Rotary 7255 Passport Club also has plans to continue their Share the Blessings program. According to leader Janice Graf, every two weeks the club distributes basic needs and food to families who live at local campsites, serving about 30 to 50 people, including about 40 children.
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