Children from Residential Cottages Join in Holiday Festivities

Volunteers from the Butter Paddle held their annual holiday party this December
for children and families from the residential cottages and the Foster Care and
Adoption program. The Butter Paddle is a store in Los Gatos run by volunteers in
one of the auxiliaries of EMQ FamiliesFirst.

Festivities included a catered meal by Tac-Go’s of San Jose, karaoke, gift baskets and holiday crafts. Thank you to all volunteers and staff who made this joyous holiday party a success!

Joanne Maloney greets the guests and passes the microphone to Eiko Johnson who shares stories of Japanese Christmas traditions from her childhood.

Ellen Lowenthal and Kari Magobet lead the gift wrapping station for children and their families at the party.

The Butter Paddle is a beautiful home
accessories, gift, and gourmet store located
in downtown Los Gatos' main shopping district.
Store proceeds benefit the children of EMQ FamiliesFirst.

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