Everyday People: 15th Annual 5th Ward Christmas Party
- By Jesse Simon
- Published 01/11/2010
- Community
- Unrated
Texas State Representative Harold V. Dutton, hosted his annual Christmas in the Nickel Party, at The Julia C. Hester House, 2020 Solo Street. Jennifer Kellough Holmes is the executive director of the Hester House.
Rep. Dutton, who could have been a game show host in another life, skillfully directed the children in two groups, 2-8 years-old and 9-12 years-old, through a series of contests for prizes. Children participated in Hula Hoop, Scrabble, singing and dancing contests. There were no losers, however. Everyone who participated won a computer, printer, I Pod, DVD player, or bicycle. Santa gave out prizes to every child. Reborn, a Christian rap group also performed.
Sponsors for the event included Wal-Mart, The Wal-Mart Foundation, AT&T, Comcast, TXU Energy, Center Point Energy, Blackridge, Randall’s, and TLC.
Rep. Dutton, who could have been a game show host in another life, skillfully directed the children in two groups, 2-8 years-old and 9-12 years-old, through a series of contests for prizes. Children participated in Hula Hoop, Scrabble, singing and dancing contests. There were no losers, however. Everyone who participated won a computer, printer, I Pod, DVD player, or bicycle. Santa gave out prizes to every child. Reborn, a Christian rap group also performed.
Sponsors for the event included Wal-Mart, The Wal-Mart Foundation, AT&T, Comcast, TXU Energy, Center Point Energy, Blackridge, Randall’s, and TLC.