Great news for the Winfield/LOFS Pop Warner cheerleaders. After winning a regional championship they headed to sunny Orlando, Fla. and placed fourth at the nationals, returning home from the competition with a three-foot tall trophy. The competition took place Dec. 8 at the Milk House at Disney World's Wide World of Sports Complex.

Look for 2009 Pop Warner sign ups for football and cheerleading in February, while tickets for the annual dinner-dance and silent auction event are on sale now. For ticket information, call Helen at (219) 226-3333.

Breakfast with Santa

Christ Presbyterian Church is sponsoring Breakfast with Santa from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, Christ Presbyterian Church is 7416 E. 109th Ave. in Winfield. The requested donation is $3, which includes juice, milk, doughnuts, and a craft project. The first 50 children to attend will receive a free gift.

Proceeds form this breakfast will support the youth ministry of the Christ Presbyterian Church, which is committed to sharing, glorifying, nurturing both the congregation and the community of Winfield/LOFS.

For more information, call (219) 663-0129 or visit www.yourcpc.net.

Winter event a huge success

The Doubletree Winter Event, sponsored by the subdivision's Special Events Committee, was a huge success.

Held last Saturday at the Doubletree Club House, which is decorated for the season, approximately 50 Doubletree parents, children and other residents enjoyed a visit with Santa Claus. Cookies, coffee and juice were served and a professional photographer was also on hand to take festive holiday pictures.

The craft table turned out to be a very popular place for all ages, with parents and grandparents helping the kids make Santa, reindeer, and greeting card projects using glitter paper and glitter pens.

Special thanks go out to Committee Leader Deborah Arges and Terry Pingel. Residents of Doubletree can look forward to more special events in the upcoming year.

Live nativity

Mark your calendar for the annual Live Nativity from 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 21 at Church of the Four Seasons United Methodist, 9100 E. 109th Ave. in Winfield, across from the Lakes of the Four Seasons. There will be live animals as well as live actors creating the outdoor nativity scene, and refreshments will be served inside the church to warm you up.

For more information, call (219) 663-7803.

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