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PHOTO GALLERY: University Place Toys for Tots/ Winterfest


  • By Amanda Sebastiano
  • | 11:00 p.m. December 6, 2014
  • East County
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PHOTO GALLERY: University Place Toys for Tots/ Winterfest
Bob Zimmerman leads The Noblemen during its performance.
Bob Zimmerman leads The Noblemen during its performance.
Linda Dolan and Nancy Bibbins show their Christmas spirit.
Linda Dolan and Nancy Bibbins show their Christmas spirit.
Lee Forbes entertains his audience.
Lee Forbes entertains his audience.
Don Gordon chooses wisely.
Don Gordon chooses wisely.
Bill Ibrahim tunes his instrument before the band starts.
Bill Ibrahim tunes his instrument before the band starts.
Barb and John Kerwin hosted an event over the weekend that also collected toys for in-need children.
Barb and John Kerwin hosted an event over the weekend that also collected toys for in-need children.
Becky Benninghoff and her daughter, Nora, enjoy a breezy afternoon outside.
Becky Benninghoff and her daughter, Nora, enjoy a breezy afternoon outside.
Jerry Lowengrub practices before the band plays.
Jerry Lowengrub practices before the band plays.
Nick Mastro and Arnold Rahman enjoy chatting while their wives mingle as well.
Nick Mastro and Arnold Rahman enjoy chatting while their wives mingle as well.
Gal pals Cheryl O'Brien, Marian Buckman, Harriet Lowengrub and Jean White enjoy Christmas tunes.
Gal pals Cheryl O'Brien, Marian Buckman, Harriet Lowengrub and Jean White enjoy Christmas tunes.
Sandy Rahman, Michaelene Houze and Donette Gordon organize the snack area.
Sandy Rahman, Michaelene Houze and Donette Gordon organize the snack area.
Helen Smalley and Ann Marie Grimes cheer for the band.
Helen Smalley and Ann Marie Grimes cheer for the band.
Attendees donated toys for in-need children rather than paying an admission fee.
Attendees donated toys for in-need children rather than paying an admission fee.
Dick Smalley plays the saxophone during the band's rendition of
Dick Smalley plays the saxophone during the band's rendition of "Jingle Bell Rock."
Chris Verney warms up the trumpet before the performance.
Chris Verney warms up the trumpet before the performance.
Terry Dixon is the community's bartender at most events.
Terry Dixon is the community's bartender at most events.

 

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