Ah.. it's difficult to believe that Christmas is just a little over a month away! Are you ready for the big day? I wish I could say, "Yes, yes, I am!" I have some friends who have already purchased their gifts and wrapped them. They're the lucky ones, and the smart ones, too!

As for Mrs. Claus, requests for appearances are trickling in. The one I'm very excited about is appearing on December 18 at Book Smart book store in Morgan Hill, Ca., at 1 pm. I hope you will come see me that day as I read Christmas stories to my little friends!

This is to remind all of you that I'm available for personal vists in my neck of the woods, or I will send Santa letters anywhere in the USA, and make phone calls as Mrs. Claus. This will be so fun! Lots of holiday boutiques happening this time of year, too.

Merry Christmas!

If you want to contact me, call 831 635 9674. Can't wait to hear from you!

Mrs. Claus in Hollister

Hello, my friends. Yes, it's me, Mrs. Claus! Again, I'm ready, ready, ready to visit your home this holiday season. I'm located in Hollister, CA, but I will travel to Gilroy, Morgan Hill, south San Jose, Monterey, Prunedale, Watsonville, Aromas.. you name it! I can't wait to visit all of my friends.

Christmas time is such a wonderful season. So many people concentrate on the presents, but the most important thing is to concentrate on the goodwill that we can spread. In fact, we need to spread that all year long. Try to instill in your children the act of kindness, and doing a good turn daily. That's what the young man in this picture has been learning in Cub Scouts.

Remember, if you'd like to book a visit to your home, school, or party, or would like a letter for your children from Santa, email my friend Julie at Jengelha@aol.com.

Love,

Mrs. Claus!

Mrs. Claus is in town!

Mrs. Claus is in town.. in Hollister, California, ready for you to call her! If you're interested in Mrs. Claus being a part of your school party, special event, or home visit, let her know right away!

Call 831 635 9674.

Once Upon a Christmas

Hi again!

My newest creation for this winter is the program "Once Upon a Christmas with Mrs. Claus." Now that I have a brand new Mrs. Claus outfit, I'm ready to share it, and my story telling, with the central coast.

Parents, school groups, assembly coordinators, Scout groups--anyone--are welcome to contact me to have me read and interact with their children. I'm so excited about this holiday season. There are so many opportunities available. Santa definitely gets the spotlight, but Mrs. Claus needs a chance to escape the cold of the North Pole and head south for the winter, too!

But seriously, I am spreading my wings and heading to different locales to do my reading.

This weekend I'm appearing at Uesugi Farms Pumpkin Park as 'Sadie the Scarecrow.' I spent two hours there on October 16, and it was great fun. I felt like a minor celebrity after having so many pictures taken with the little folks. The one thing that kind of surprised me is when a family asked me to take a picture of them!

In the works is a holiday tea, possibly, at San Juan Oaks Country Club in Hollister, Ca, with Mrs. Claus. I have a meeting with the banquet coordinator on Monday to discuss this possibility. It would be so much fun if we can do this. Hollister is crying out for more family-oriented events, and it's my goal to try to bring this to the community!

In closing.. Mrs. Claus will come to your home to surprise your children, but I also make calls from Mrs. Claus ($5) and letters from Santa again, $10 per child. I send these to North Pole, AK, for a special post mark.

If you want more information, email me at Jengelha@aol.com.

Thank you!

Cerra Vista Holiday School Boutique

I've been quite busy these past couple of months preparing for our elementary school's holiday boutique. It's at Cerra Vista Elementary School, 2151 Cerra Vista Road, Hollister, x of Cerra Vista and Union. I hope everyone will come by to Cerra Vista between 9 and 3. At 10:30 we will have a pianist playing Christmas Carols, at noon the Cerra Vista Choir will sing, and Santa Claus will be there from 1 to 3, with professional photos by Zoom Photography.

We have more than 20 vendors attending, selling jewelry, purses, quilts, scarves, knit hats, wood craft items, holiday ornaments, stained glass, skin care and makeup.. the whole gamut. I hope you will be able to attend. Check our web site, www.cerravista.com, or become our Face Book Friend! This holiday boutique will be the best! We hope you can join us!

Julie Engelhardt