On Dec. 2, Green Cove Springs Elks Lodge #1892 continued its partnership with the City of Green Cove Springs by providing gift bags to the children who visit Santa's Workshop during the Christmas on Walnut Street festivities. The bags were packed Nov. 18 by 27 members and volunteers, and 21 members and volunteers gave out 371 gift bags to children of all ages. The items were purchased using Elks National Foundation Beacon Grant matching funds from the Harry-Anna Trust Fund. Growing Healthy Smiles pediatric dentistry also gave out more than 500 toothbrushes.

Pictured are members and guests packing gift bags; the Orvosh family receiving a gift bag; Santa and a guest with elf Joy Elrod, Loyal Knight; and members and volunteers preparing to give out gift bags. Also pictured are Cathy Sanders, chaplain; Kristine Watson, trustee; Lynn Elrod, Exalted Ruler; and trustees Greg Hughson, PDD and Laquetta Willimon greeting the Pierce family.