December 11, 2012 > Holiday of Wishes Holiday of Wishes Submitted By Andy Lyn The Holidays are when many of us look forward to gatherings, holiday meals, decorations and exchanges of gifts. It is easy to forget there are people in our community going through tough times and struggling to put food on their tables. A holiday celebration and an exchange of gifts are not even an option. Holiday of Wishes is an organization consisting of local businesses and community members helping needy families enjoy this holiday season. This year, we are inviting children and families that are documented at poverty level or below from six of the elementary schools in our community. We will provide gifts for each child registered in each family for them to open on their holiday morning and a reusable grocery bag containing enough food for a holiday meal for a family of six. We are collecting new, unwrapped toys for children aged 1-16 years, boxed potatoes and stuffing, canned corn, green beans, cranberry and gravy. Everyone can help holiday wishes come true this year by giving the greatest gift... a community pulling together to ensure every child and family in our community enjoys the magic and beauty of the holiday season. Individuals or organizations wishing to participate should contact Renee@avalonspasalon.com For more information, www.HolidayOfWishes.org Drop-off Locations Avalon Spa & Salon, 5141 Mowry Ave., Fremont Bruce's Tires, 2420 Prune Ave., Fremont Bruce's Tires, 240 Hegenberger Rd., Oakland Bruce's Tires, 1315 N. 10th St., San Jose Castro Valley Lumber, 2495 Castro Valley Blvd., Castro Valley Durbo Chiropractic Office, 43255 Mission Blvd., Fremont Fremont Bank Brookvale Branch, 3909A Decoto Rd., Fremont Fremont Bank Main Branch, 39150 Fremont Blvd., Fremont Fremont Bank Warm Springs Branch, 46635 Mission Blvd., Fremont Gift Gallery, 2720 Mowry Ave., Fremont La Pi–ata, 39136 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Fremont Osborne Lumber Company, 8100 Enterprise Dr., Newark Pan Pacific Bank, 47065 Warm Springs Blvd., Fremont Snap Fitness, 43480 Mission Blvd. Suite 160, Fremont Spin A Yarn Steakhouse, 45915 Warm Springs Blvd., Fremont Starbucks, 39981 Mission Blvd., Fremont Tangles Salon, 4002 Bay St., Fremont Top Flight Gymnastics, 5127 Mowry Ave., Fremont