Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Santa Claus Comes to Downtown At The Gardens

Palm Beach Gardens, FL (November 29, 2011)- Whole Foods has partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties (BBBS) for their inaugural holiday event to bring Santa Claus to Downtown At The Gardens on Sunday, December 11, 2011 from 1pm-6pm. Hamilton R. Head, mascot for the Jupiter Hammerheads will also join Saint Nick at Downtown At The Gardens. This event is free to the public so come out and support BBBS as they ring in the holidays! 

Ornaments with special offers and coupon books will be on sale to benefit BBBS. There will be ongoing raffles with thousands of dollars in prizes and a drawing every 15 minutes.

“We are looking forward to our holiday event at Downtown At The Gardens. This is our first year and we are very appreciative of the support from Whole Foods,” said BBBS Chief Development Officer Kara Justi. “We look forward to seeing our supporters and volunteers next Sunday!”

The public is invited to Downtown At The Gardens on December 11, 2011 from 1pm-6pm. If you are interested in making a cash donation to this campaign, please contact Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties at 561-727-3450 or visit them online at www.mentorbig.org.


About Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties

BBBS provides children facing adversity aged 6-17 with volunteer mentors who serve as positive role models. Since 1986 the organization has provided mentors to children in Martin County and since July 2010 in Palm Beach County. Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) recognized the Martin County organization in 2007 as one of the 35 best performing agencies nationwide. BBBSA recognized CEO William P. Bee Jr. as “CEO of the Year- Small Agency Category” in 2007. South Florida Business Leader Magazine ranked BBBS in 2009 and again in 2010 as one of the top 100 South Florida small businesses. Visit www.mentorbig.org to learn more.