BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//com.denhaven2/NONSGML ri_cal gem//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Please help us get the word out about this exciting (and real ly fun) kickoff for the fundraising and toy drive for Christmas in the C ity. This inaugural event will also include a raffle and the auction of 3 extraordinary Christmas trees lit and fully decorated by: \;Mayor Thomas Menino\, a Team Tree from the Boston Celtics\, and a tree from wo rld renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma. \; The Seaport Hotel will be providin g tasty nibbles and a cash bar.\n \;\nChristmas in the City (http:// www.christmasinthecity.org)\, a 100% volunteer organization\, will hold its 24th \;Annual Holiday Party this year and is expecting to serve more children than last year when they hosted \;3\,600 children & \; Moms living in shelters or transitional housing at their celebration.  \; The following day\, they gave out 8\,000 more gifts of toys and clothing to the families of boys and girls who have fallen on hard times and otherwise might find nothing under the tree. \;\n \;\n100% of money raised from this event will go to purchasing toys and to help f und the bus transportation needed to bring all the children and their Mo ms to the party!\n \;\nThe Seaport Hotel will be serving as a toy dr op off location again this year\, where you can valet your toys &ndash\; meaning you can simply drive up to the hotel&rsquo\;s front door on Sea port Lane and give them to the valet\, or leave your car with the valet while you unload gifts to their lobby donation site. \; \;\n&nbs p\;\nCelebrity Guests include Santa Claus and Jake &\; Sparky Kennedy (founders of Christmas in the City). In addition to the many fabulous s upporters of Christmas in the City!\n \;\nAdmission is a suggested d onation of $20 (but larger contributions and additional toys are always welcome!)\n \;\nSeaport Hotel and World Trade Center\nSituated on th e historic waterfront just minutes from the city&rsquo\;s finest shops\, museums and attractions\, guests will find a fresh approach to hospital ity in the AAA Four Diamond\, service fee inclusive\, Seaport Hotel and World Trade Center. \; For more information\, please visitwww.seapor tboston.com\n \;\nChristmas in the City\nChristmas in the City serve s up a winter wonderland experience\, complete with lunch\, pony rides\, free dental check-ups\, haircuts\, amusement park bouncy slides\, enter tainment from choirs and dancers and pictures with Santa to thousands of children and their moms or guardians who are living in homeless shelter s or transitional housing. They also help families in need in the days a fter the event itself\, leading up to and including Christmas Eve. Each child receives a gift from their wish list\, with a label letting them k now it was selected especially for them by Santa (with a little help fro m Christmas in the City&rsquo\;s generous donors).  \;With money tig ht for so many\, and the need greater than ever before\, we are asking f or your help in getting the word out about this new drop off location an d the unprecedented need. URL:http://winchester.patch.com/events/seaport-and-christmas-in-the-city- kickoff-of-toy-drive-and-celebrity-holiday-tree-auction-2c07015b SUMMARY:Seaport and Christmas in the City Kickoff of Toy Drive and Celebr ity Holiday Tree Auction LOCATION:1 Seaport Ln\, Boston\, MA 02210: 1 Seaport Ln\, Boston\, MA END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR