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Festive cheer and joyful giving kicked off the holiday season at Wrap Up Wyoming event

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Wrap Up Wyoming attendees generously donated warm clothing items for local students (Courtesy, Deborah Reed WKTV)


By Deborah Reed

WKTV Managing Editor

deborah@wktv.org


Sgt. Shellenbarger decorates a cookie for a fellow law enforcement officer (Courtesy, Deborah Reed WKTV)

Reindeer, live music and cookie decorating were only a few highlights of Wyoming Parks and Recreation Department’s second annual holiday event, Wrap Up Wyoming (WUW), that took place Friday, Dec. 6.


Not only did the holiday festivities help bring residents and neighbors together for an evening of fun at the Wyoming Senior Center, WUW also kickstarted a donation drive for local schools.


Attendees generously donated new warm clothing such as hats, gloves, scarves, coats and boots. The collected items will be donated to Wyoming area schools.


The free, family-friendly WUW event featured musical acts from the Wyoming Public Schools Jazz Band, as well as music from local music legend, The Reverend Jesse Ray. Cookie decorating, a hot cocoa station, crafts, games, a free photo station and live reindeer provided fun activities for all ages.


A WUW volunteer helps a young attendee with his craft (Courtesy, Deborah Reed WKTV)

Mayor Kent Vanderwood welcomed guests at the beginning of the event.


“Thank you for coming,” said Mayor Vanderwood. “We appreciate you coming, supporting the school, the band, and of course for the clothing items that you’ve given for the schools to hand out.


“Have a Merry Christmas!”

Donations accepted through December!

If you were unable to attend WUW but would still like to donate, donation bins are available at Wyoming City Hall throughout the month of December.

See WKTV’s Wrap Up Wyoming photo gallery below!

  • (Courtesy, Deborah Reed WKTV)
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  • Mayor Vanderwood (second from right) talks with event attendees (Courtesy, Deborah Reed WKTV)
  • Capt. Eric Wiler (center) talks with event attendees (Courtesy, Deborah Reed WKTV)
  • Coloring pages were available for all ages to enjoy (Courtesy, Deborah Reed WKTV)
  • The cookie decorating station was a big hit for both children and adults(Courtesy, Deborah Reed WKTV)
  • Warm clothing donations were collected and will be distributed to local students (Courtesy, Deborah Reed WKTV)
  • Sgt. Shellenbarger decorates a cookie for a fellow police officer (Courtesy, Deborah Reed WKTV)
  • The Wyoming Jazz Band performed several lively tunes (Courtesy, Deborah Reed WKTV)
  • City Manager John Shay (left) talks with Capt. Eric Wiler (center) and another law enforcement officer (Courtesy, Deborah Reed WKTV)
  • A local first responder enjoys a WUW game (Courtesy, Deborah Reed WKTV)
  • (Courtesy, Deborah Reed WKTV)
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  • Event volunteers take a cookie break (Courtesy, Deborah Reed WKTV)
  • City Manager John Shay (left) talks with Councilmember Tommy Brann (Courtesy, Deborah Reed WKTV)
  • (Courtesy, Deborah Reed WKTV)
  • A photo station offered free festive pictures (Courtesy, Deborah Reed WKTV)
  • (Courtesy, Deborah Reed WKTV)
  • A first responder explains what he would like printed on his customized ornament (Courtesy, Deborah Reed WKTV)
  • Tommy Brann (left) talks with a local police officer (Courtesy, Deborah Reed WKTV)