Santa attends Englewood’s holiday open house

ENGLEWOOD — Santa Claus paid a visit Saturday to the City of Englewood’s annual ‘Holiday Open House’ at the government center.

Santa drove his magic sleigh through the front entrance and into the lobby where he greeted kids and their families. He then made his way over to a bench to listen to children’s Christmas wish lists.

The Englewood Civic Band under the direction of Conductor Tim Elliot entertained guests by performing a variety of holiday music in the council chambers, which was filled to capacity with spectators.

A popular attraction each year is holiday balloon animals made individually for each child that requested one. Refreshments and cookies were provided by the Englewood Arts Commission.

Mina Volk of Englewood visits with Santa at the City of Englewood’s annual Holiday Open House.

http://aimmedianetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2015/12/web1_Santa_MinaVolk.jpgMina Volk of Englewood visits with Santa at the City of Englewood’s annual Holiday Open House. Photo by Ron Nunnari

Tim Elliot and the Englewood Civic Band performing a variety of holiday music Saturday inside the city council chambers.

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A couple of kids take a liking to the holiday nutcracker on display outside the council chambers.

http://aimmedianetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2015/12/web1_NutCracker.jpgA couple of kids take a liking to the holiday nutcracker on display outside the council chambers. Photo by Ron Nunnari

Santa arrives in his magic sleigh.

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Santa greets kids and their families in the lobby of the Englewood Government Center.

http://aimmedianetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2015/12/web1_SantaGreets.jpgSanta greets kids and their families in the lobby of the Englewood Government Center. Photo by Ron Nunnari

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