“Shining the Light with the Spirit of Christmas"
3rd Annual
Milpas Christmas Tree Lighting 2012
2012 Grand Marshal - Sheriff Bill Brown and Mayor Helene Schneider, picture by Noozhawk http://www.noozhawk.com/article/120312_milpas_christmas_tree_lighting_ceremony/ addressing Honored Guests, Sponsors and attendees at the Tree Lighting Ceremony, a Benefit for the American Red Cross. Council members: Frank Hotchkiss, Cathy Murrillo, Chief Cam Sanchez, Officer Adrian Gutierrez, Lisa Valencia - Schrratt for Supervisor Salud Carbajal, Event Co-founders: Rose Aldana and Bea Molina.
We had clear sky's and enjoyed a delightful Tree Lighting Ceremony with an hour of mingling and festive cheer. Milpas Area Restaurants provided: "Sabor De Milpas" - A Taste of Milpas, delicious food and refreshments for the event reception, for all who attended. Entertainment by:"The Franklin Rockers" and Dave Gonzales,"The Singing Cop".
Thank you to our Sponsors and Entertainers:
Milpas Area Business's: Trader Joe's * Jack's Bistro & Bagels * Mc Donald's * Carl's Jr. * El Bajio *
* Los Amigos Cafe * Los Agaves * Mama Lu * Lindt Cholcolates RVSP with Stephanie Torrez *
* Rabobank * Mc Carty Electric * Blue Agave Landscapes * Cyber Copy *
* Christmas Tree Graciously Sponsored by: Beatriz Molina *
* Christmas Tree Provided by: Toddy's Christmas Tree's, 1122 Milpas Street *
* Lighting Venue Graciously Sponsored by: Santa Barbara Plaza and R. Poltl and Associates *
We are all waiting enthusiastically for the Tree Lighting.
Rose Aldana, Mayor Helen Schneider, Intern - Kenya, Chief Sanchez and Bea Molina.
Dave Gonzales, Rose Aldana, Councilman Frank Hotchkiss, Intern - Kenya
Dave Gonzales giving his donation to the American Red Cross Directors. Stephanie Torrez with Lindt Cholcolates RSVP.
The Franklin Rockers performing their Christmas Songs. Under the direction of
Music Director: Dave Mendoza. Principal Casie Kilgore.
Dave Gonzales "The Singing Cop" performing White Chrisltmas and other Christmas favorites as we all watch and enjoy.
Bea Molina, Amie-Mgr. Jack's Bistro & Jack's Famous Bagel's, serving beautiful platter's of Bagel's & Cream Cheese, Coffee, Tea and Mexican Cider - "Ponche".
Sebastian Aldana, Jr. and Cruzito Cruz - Los Amigos Cafe serving delicious Chicken Posole.
Mama Lu - provided holiday Won Ton's.
Alicia-Mgr. and Doug Burdette Mgr. -Trader Joe's serving Hot Spiced Apple Cider and Cookies.
Mr. and Mrs. Santos Guzman-El Bajio serving Quesadillas & festive Champurrado. Officer Adrian Gutierrez - SBPD Beat Officer enjoying the event festivities.