November 24, 2023 Edition
The Mount Pearl Lions Club with the help of other volunteers, and the Scouts held a ‘Candy Packing’ night at Park Place last Saturday. Some 3,500 bags were prepared for giveaways at the annual Lions Club Santa Claus Parade set for Saturday, December 2. Local musician Alex Taylor entertained the volunteers while they worked, a couple of whom even took advantage of the music to have a dance during a break in the packing. Volunteers were also rounded up by local MHAs Lucy Stoyles and Paul Lane, making for some 50 people participating overall. Lions Club spokesman Gerald Coombs expressed thanks to all the businesses and individuals who donated candy for the parade and to everyone who helped get the bags ready. Among those preparing the goody bags, were, from left: Kaila Harnum, Robyn Kenny, John Oates, MHA Paul Lane, Kimberley Cox-Kielly, and Sean Keats. Some 35,000 candies were used with leftovers going to local groups that serve children and families.
