Los Angeles - Union Station Foundation and celebrities join 2,000 volunteers to serve 5,000 Poor and Homeless Families a holiday dinner in the park. 1,000 toys will be handed out to disadvantage and poor children “Biggest Holiday Potluck in the Nation.” What: Union Station Foundation Christmas Dinner in the Park Who: Santa Claus and his North Pole Helpers Hector Elizondo, Award-winning Actor (confirmed) Rae’Vin Larrymore Kelly, Actress (confirmed) Deana Evans, R&B Singer (CD Album to be released 2006) (confirmed)) Steffani Brass, Award-winning actress (HBO’s “Six Feet Under”) (confirmed) Dylan Christopher, Actor, (“Sea Biscuit,” CBS “Phil of the Future”)(confirmed) Rabbi Marvin Gross, Executive Director, Union Station Foundation (confirmed) When: SUNDAY, December 25, 2005 Noon (9:30 a.m. community drops of carloads of turkey, side dishes, trimmings and desserts; 10:00 –Noon is setup)
Audio/Visuals: Santa Clause and helpers handing out 1,000 toys. 2,000 volunteers and celebrities, helping, serving 5,000 people
Where: Central Park, Pasadena (Del Mar & Fair Oaks) 275 South Raymond Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105
Getting There: Take the Fair Oaks Avenue exit off the 210 Freeway, and head south, through the intersection with Colorado. The park is on the east side of Fair Oaks, one block south of Green Street. Parking is available at meters on Raymond or Fair Oaks, and in lots on Green Street for about $3. Background: For more than 30 years, Union Station Foundation (www.unionstationfoundation.com) has sponsored the annual Christmas Dinner-in-the-Park, often referred to as the “Biggest Potluck in the Nation.” For over 30 years, Union Station Foundation has sponsored our annual Christmas Dinner-in-the-Park. This event brings a hearty meal and holiday cheer to all who attend, many of whom are homeless, senior citizens, alone at the holidays and families on limited incomes. Faithful supporters bring donated turkeys, hams, side dishes and desserts to the park. Hundreds of volunteers are on hand to set up and decorate the park, accept the drive-up food donations and to serve the meals. [Editors: Media please call for advanced interviews or if you would like to attend contact George McQuade, (818)-340-5300 or 618-9229 at MAYO Communications or Kandy Nunn, USF, (626) 240-4557.]
