LVCC at Shafer Brings Holiday Spirit to Others

Children attending the before- and after-school program at LVCC at Shafer Elementary School have discovered the spirit of the holidays. Since the beginning of December, the children have been collecting donations of personal hygiene products for Safe Harbor Easton. 

Safe Harbor is an emergency/transitional shelter for homeless single men and women. LVCC at Shafer teacher, Candi Buss, and her husband delivered the donations to our new friends. On behalf of Safe Harbor Easton and Lehigh Valley Children's Centers, thank you to all who contributed to the month-long donation drive.

To celebrate the success of the drive and the upcoming holidays, the children produced their annual holiday program full of festive music and entertainment for their families. 

Donning reindeer and elf hats, the children sang classic holiday songs. They performed an original dance number to "Jingle Bell Rock." After the children each read lines to The Night Before Christmas, Santa Claus surprised them with a visit.

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Stretch-n-Grow for Healthy Child Development

The toddlers and preschool children from LVCC on Union Blvd. discovered the fun in fitness with the Stretch-n-Grow program. For six weeks, the children exercised and learned nutrition basics. 

The weekly class used stories, high-energy music, and exciting games to engage the children. They explored how their bodies worked through simple gross and fine motor activities.

Fitness was made fun by using imagination. A small hoola hoop became a car steering wheel. The children "drove" cars as they ran around turning the hoop back and forth.

The biggest challenge? Following directions. The children demonstrated good listening skills to perform the exercises.

Introducing physical education and nutrition at a young age builds a strong foundation for a lifetime of healthy living.

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Celebrating the Holidays with the Kiwanis Club

No one loves a party more than children. And the holidays are the perfect time to celebrate. With generous hearts and lots of spirit, the Kiwanis Club of Allentown threw their annual holiday party for the preschool children from LVCC at Walnut Street and South Mountain.

Members of the William Allen High School Key Club played Santa's elves (and teacher's aides) helping to gather the children for lunch and activities.

Magician Eddy Ray entertained the preschoolers with his amusing jokes and magic tricks. The children enjoyed the interactive show.

Afterward, a special visitor stopped by... Santa Claus! He brought gifts of books and treats for all the boys and girls.

On behalf of all the children and staff of LVCC at South Mountain and Walnut Street, thank you Kiwanis Club of Allentown for bringing joy into the hearts of children!

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