A few years ago I had this vision of creating a fun and unique way to support local small businesses and Mom-Entrepreneurs. I wanted to give back to the community, the city I was born and raised in and to another passion of mine. The California Highway Patrol. In 2015 we held our first SGV Mom's boutique and toy drive. It was small but we gathered so many toys we filled 2 bins. The following year we filled another 2 bins and then some, gathered 2 bags of stuffed animals for another project for the Altadena CHP Office, and SO many canned goods which went to the San Gabriel Women's Foundation Holiday Baskets and the San Gabriel Mission Christian Services Food Bank. We had the support of the community. We ran out of room. I knew I needed to find a larger venue, and so I joined forces with the San Gabriel/Alhambra Elks Lodge. I met Tricia, an Elks leader, who not only became my partner on this but a friend too! The Elks have done so much for the community through the years. Every year they raise money for their "Dictionary Project". They purchase dictionaries for every third grader in our school district as well as several surrounding school districts that need help. Our son who is now 14, still has his. The Elks also are so kind to let our Middle School use the lodge for the 8th grade party/dance. I knew my event would go hand in hand with theirs, and so a new relationship was born. I wanted to share a little behind the scenes of how and why we put this event on. This event is put on by some fabulous small business women, a few of our Chamber of Commerce members, supportive friends, volunteers, the Elks, The CHP and my family. Together we work to celebrate the season, support one another and give back to the community! I hope you can join us!
Join us for our 3rd Annual Holiday Boutique, Toy Drive and Breakfast with Santa!! This year we are bigger than ever. This is a great event to give back to your community. We have some amazing holiday shopping with local small businesses and Mom-Entrepreneurs. A pancake breakfast with Santa himself!! A kid zone, with crafts, face painting and an opportunity to meet Santa and some community heros!!
We will have swag bags for the first 30 families (1 per family) and some amazing raffles and prizes!! It's simple to earn raffle tickets.
For every unwrapped toy valued at $10.00 or more you will receive one ticket.
For every 5 canned goods brought in (non expired items please) you will receive a ticket.
For every new blanket donated you will also receive one ticket.
We have lots of amazing prizes donated by local businesses.
The toys are for the CHiPs for Kids toy drive. Canned food will be donated to the San Gabriel Mission Christian Services.
The blankets will be donated to a local nursing home.
The rest of this fabulous event helps the San Gabriel/ALhambra Elks' Dictionary Project!! A wonderful tradition the Elks do annually to benefit many local elementary schools.
Come celebrate the holidays with us, do a little shopping, have breakfast and give back this year.
The vendors who will be set up for the day are.....
LuLaRoe, Audrey's Attic, Vantel Pearls, Evil Rose bags, LipScense, Doterra, Young Living, Baked Goods, Dot Dot Smile, Riley and Co, Mary Kay, Scentsy, Jafra, Usborne Books, Tupperware, Pampered Chef, Macaroni Kid, Nomads Ice Pops, Face Painting, Sammi Rose Designs, Simply Made 626, Leggings Army, Origami Owl, Agnes and Dora by Roxy Girl, Rodan and Fields, Handcrafted Artisans, hair bows, wreaths, Ambar Hasan Photography, ornaments, holiday decor, a wine vendor and so much more.
Where : San Gabriel Elks Lodge
1373 E. Las Tunas Dr. San Gabriel CA 91776
When : Sat December 9th 10:00am - 3:00 pm.
