Mrs. Claus is Comin' to Town!

Why.. my first visitor of the season.. and it isn't even Halloween yet. This sweet boy and his dog, Oscar, want to let you know that Mrs. Claus is in Hollister and is ready to meet with you this holiday season. They brought their stocking with them, hoping I'd fill it with some treats, but I told them they'd have to wait until December 25, like everyone else!

I just spoke with Santa a few minutes ago, and he said that he and the elves are already busy, busy, busy doing preparation for next month when the real toy making begins! Oh..I'll be flying back and forth as much as possible to make sure that Santa and the elves are OK, but I'm sure they will be just fine!

Remember, if you would like to have me visit you at your school or event, or even your home, email Mrs. Engelhardt at Jengelha@aol.com.

Love,

Mrs. Claus!

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