Under the Rotunda Photo by Jessica Petrencsik
The business community of Escondido gathered on December 8 under the City Hall Dome to kick off the holiday season. The event was sponsored by the Escondido Chamber of Commerce and Visit Escondido Convention and Visitors Bureau. The guests were greeted by Saint Nicolas, Miss Escondido and her court, and Christmas carols by Tom Hogarty and his barbershop quartet. The guests then proceeded to be wined, dined and entertained by local restaurants, wineries, and Harrah’s and Pala casinos. The entertainment was beautifully performed by local school and church groups who were presented on the balconies above the guests.
Al Owens, Training Sergeant Escondido Police Department
A beautiful Christmas tree that was donated by Home Depot was auctioned off for $500 with the proceeds going to the Escondido Police Association for the abused children of Escondido. Total monies donated that evenng exceeded $1,000, the most ever collected at any event. Over 100 pajamas were donated to Rady’s Childrens Hospital. The event was so well received that it will now become an annual gathering. The 2012 Holiday mixer will be on Thursday, November 29, under the City Hall Dome. San Pascual Show Choir
Joyce Wells, Event Coordinator, with a team of wonderful volunteers
Harvey Mitchell, Escondido Chamber CEO, and Jill Campbell
DBA Board President Shawna Cruise, Tom Knight with daughter Alicia Knight 38
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Tom Hogarty and Jim Rady
Kathy Rubesha, Ellie (Mrs. Clause) Gieser, and Santa Randy Gieser