Spiderman Will Visit Chicanos Por La Causa's 36th Annual Christmas Party to Pass out Thousands of Toys for Needy Children in South Phoenix.PHOENIX -- Spiderman will be coming from California to pass out toys and sign autographs for needy children in South Phoenix. As the title sponsor, Phoenix Memorial Hospital has committed to bringing the Classic Marvel star "Spiderman," who is a great hit with all children and will enhance Chicanos Por La Causa's (CPLC CPLC Caporal Chef CPLC Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc (Phoenix, Arizona) CPLC Citizen Police Liaison Committee (Pakistan) CPLC Computer Professional Language Center, Inc (New York, NY) ) 36th Annual "Angeles del Barrio bar·ri·o n. pl. bar·ri·os 1. An urban district or quarter in a Spanish-speaking country. 2. A chiefly Spanish-speaking community or neighborhood in a U.S. city. " Children's Christmas Celebration. The event will take place on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2004, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Herrera School, 1350 S. 11th St., Phoenix. CPLC's Christmas tradition started 36 years ago, when 50 children attended the first party and were given a present with a Christmas stocking filled with goodies. Since then CPLC's annual children's Christmas party has become a huge success, becoming the largest event of its kind in Arizona. Preparation for the party begins long before the actual day of the event. Multiple nights of wrapping presents take place for an entire week prior to the event. Community corporate sponsors join CPLC staff in wrapping thousands of toys and stuffing stockings with goodies. The event starts with the arrival of Santa Claus Santa Claus: see Nicholas, Saint. Santa Claus jolly, gift-giving figure who visits children on Christmas Eve. [Christian Tradition: NCE, 1937] See : Christmas Santa Claus in the KTVK-3TV helicopter at the Herrera School playground. After receiving a gift and a Christmas stocking, the children enjoy great entertainment provided by all the sponsors, who also give away toys, hot dogs, drinks, and photos with Santa. There's also a free car show display, interactive games and the opportunity to meet some of Arizona's celebrity athletic mascots and players including Arizona Diamondbacks This article is about the baseball team. For other uses, see Diamondback. The Arizona Diamondbacks (also referred to as the D-backs) are a Major League Baseball team based in Phoenix, Arizona. They play in the West Division of the National League. , Arizona Cardinals This Christmas celebration can only be accomplished through the generosity of the many community partners, who have come together to promote the Christmas Spirit in Phoenix. Sponsors include State Farm Insurance, APS, BlueCross/BlueShield of Arizona, Chevron, Food City, Elena's Demos, Phoenix Memorial Hospital, Wells Fargo Wells Fargo armored carriers of bullion. [Am. Hist.: Brewer Dictionary, 1147] See : Protectiveness Wells Fargo company that handled express service to western states; often robbed. [Am. Hist. Bank, Medpro, Tri-Color, AllState, Paradies, Dial Corp, Cox Communications, Kids Care, Elaine Vendors, Qwest, Phoenix Police Department, City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department, Entravision, Phoenix Suns, Arizona Diamondbacks, Arizona Cardinals, Prensa Hispana, Univision Television, Arizona Waste Management and CORE Construction Services of Arizona Inc. Chicanos Por La Causa Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. (CPLC) is a non-profit organization in Arizona founded in 1969. It is a statewide community development corporation (CDC). History During the 1960s, several Mexican-American Arizona State University (ASU) students from South Phoenix, Arizona Inc. (CPLC) is a community development corporation committed to building strong, healthier communities as a lead advocate, coalition builder and direct service provider. CPLC promotes positive change and self-sufficiency to enhance the quality of life for the benefit of those we serve. |
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