Who/What: Faith Community Church 18th Annual “Festividad For Christ”

Details:  18^th Annual ‘Festividad for Christ’ Neighborhood Christmas Celebration Planned at Faith Community Church

(NEWHALL, CA) – In what has become a Newhall Christmas tradition, Faith Community Church looks forward to welcoming hundreds of neighbors to the church campus for this year’s “Festividad for Christ” event.

“This is our 18^th year of hosting Festividad, and we so enjoy celebrating Christmas with our local community,” Senior Pastor Steve Jackson said.  “We’re looking forward to another fun  afternoon marked by generous gift-giving and great conversations, and we invite anyone in the neighborhood to join us.”

“Festividad” provides guests with a complimentary lunch, free gifts for children up to age 13, and a gift from the church to the whole family. Gently used clothing also will be given away to those in need.  A petting zoo with goats, sheep, a pig, alpaca, and other animals will offer children a chance to interact with animals.

The event is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, at the church campus on Meadowridge Drive, just south of Newhall Avenue.

“Festividad” is organized and hosted by the church’s members, with more than 100 families purchasing gifts, donating clothing, and staffing and organizing the event.

“Festividad for Christ” Community Christmas Celebration runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, at Faith Community Church, 24620 Meadowridge Dr., Santa Clarita, CA 91321. For more information, please call the church at (661) 259-1741.