December 12, 2022 – Livermore, CA – Dressed in their best holiday clothes, children attending CAPE Preschool delighted in the magical activities at the holiday party held Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Veterans Hall in Livermore. Continuing an annual tradition, the Rotarian Foundation of Livermore partnered with other community organizations to give children and their families a memorable celebration.
Over 135 guests enjoyed lunch provided by the Del Valle High School Culinary Academy. Rotarians and students from the Granada High School Interact Club provided face painting, crafts, and games for the children to enjoy. Roy the Magician dazzled the children as well as the adults with his humor and magical sleight of hand tricks. Each child received a gift bag containing clothing and books donated by Rotarians, as well as a stuffed animal donated by Good News Bears. Perhaps the highlight for the children was the arrival of Santa who greeted every child and gave them a candy cane off of the Christmas tree.
Regina Garcia, Director of CAPE Preschool, said that the children’s excitement continued into the next week at school, as they talked about the fun they had at the party. George Wineinger and Roy Porfido, both members of the Rotarian Foundation Board, organized the event, with support from members of both the Livermore (“noon club”) and Livermore Valley (“morning club”) Rotary clubs.
Mary Anne Rozsa, President of the Rotarian Foundation of Livermore, commented, “Hosting this holiday party for the CAPE preschool program for the last several years helps us fulfill our mission of caring for local youth and their families and gives us the chance to interact with them. Our Foundation looks forward to continuing this tradition with the CAPE network.”
CAPE, the Community Association for Preschool Education, serves the Livermore area by providing preschool education and comprehensive services for families with low incomes. To learn more about CAPE, please visit capeheadstart.org. The Rotarian Foundation of Livermore is the nonprofit organization shared by the two Livermore Rotary Clubs that serves to improve the quality of life for members of the local community. To learn more about the Foundation, please visit rotarianfoundationlivermore.org.
Photos of holiday party guests provided by the Rotarian Foundation of Livermore and used with permission. No names of children given.
Roy Porfido, the Magician, entertains the children.
Enjoying the magician’s show and their new stuffed toys
CAPE Director Regina Garcia and Support Services Manager Aida White
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ABOUT THE ROTARIAN FOUNDATION OF LIVERMORE:
Since its establishment as a tax-exempt qualified charitable fund in 1987, the Rotarian Foundation of Livermore has provided support to create opportunities for young people, promote community service, and improve the quality of life for the benefit of all in the Livermore Valley. This Foundation is a joint commitment by members of the Rotary Club of Livermore (the “Noon Club”) and the Rotary Club of Livermore Valley (the “Morning Club”). Annually, the Foundation awards grants to community members and organizations. For more information, please visit www.rotarianfoundationlivermore.org.