PHOTO GALLERY: FROM READERS: Christmas in July Picnic
July 17, 2012 | 5:09 p.m. CDT
The Voluntary Action Center's 21st Annual Christmas in July Picnic was held July 12.
The Christmas in July event included a visit from Santa, who distributed gifts to the children in attendance.
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More than 300 people gathered at Missouri United Methodist Church on Thursday for Christmas in July.
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“The spirit of Christmas is expressed through our services year-round,” Nick Foster, VAC executive director, said.
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Voluntary Action Center executive director Nick Foster and Kilgore's Medical Pharmacy co-owner Ann Bromstedt pose for a photo at the picnic. Kilgore’s sponsored this year's event.
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The Voluntary Action Center's Christmas in July event provided Christmas-themed picnic.
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The Voluntary Action Center's Christmas in July event included food that was donated from community businesses.
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Roughly 300 community members attended the Voluntary Action Center's Christmas in July event, which included a Christmas-themed picnic.
| Ron Schmidt/Missourian Reader
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