AVOCA — A Christmas party for borough children 10 and under was held Dec. 9 at Queen of the Apostoles Parish on Hawthorne Street. The event, sponsored by the Avoca Neighborhood Crime Watch, Avoca Hose Co. and Avoca Lions Club, offered pizza, drinks, prizes and visit from Santa Claus himself.

Jillian Lyons poses with her 18-month-old daughter Remi prior to Santa arriving at Queen of Apostles Parish Church hall Dec. 9.
https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/web1_Avoca1.jpgJillian Lyons poses with her 18-month-old daughter Remi prior to Santa arriving at Queen of Apostles Parish Church hall Dec. 9. Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch

Ava Cozza, 8, has a hard time deciding on which raffle item to choose with Kate Fonzo looking on.
https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/web1_Avoca2.jpgAva Cozza, 8, has a hard time deciding on which raffle item to choose with Kate Fonzo looking on. Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch

Five-year-old Luca Cozza has a chat with Santa. The event was sponsored by the Avoca Crime Watch with contributions from the Avoca VFW, Lions, Fire and Police Depts.
https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/web1_Avoca3.jpgFive-year-old Luca Cozza has a chat with Santa. The event was sponsored by the Avoca Crime Watch with contributions from the Avoca VFW, Lions, Fire and Police Depts. Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch

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https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/web1_Avoca4.jpgNoah West, 4, has a lot to tell Santa when describing what he wants for Christmas. Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch

It looks like Jayden Esser, 5, wasn’t left ‘home alone’ when Santa visited the Queen of Apostles Church Christmas party.
https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/web1_Avoca5.jpgIt looks like Jayden Esser, 5, wasn’t left ‘home alone’ when Santa visited the Queen of Apostles Church Christmas party. Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch