Santa’s Mailbox – December 4 through December 15, Santa will personally answer letters from all boys and girls who drop off or mail letters to his mailbox located in front of the Treasure Island City Hall at 120 108^th Avenue. Santa’s elves remind everyone to have a return address on their letters.

An Afternoon at the North Pole will be held on Saturday, December 16^th from 1-3pm at the Treasure Island Community Center, Gulf Boulevard at 106^th Avenue. Activities will include a visit from Santa Claus and live holiday shows throughout the afternoon. Enjoy a magical afternoon cookie decorating, making holiday arts & crafts projects, train rides, face painting, and enjoying interactive entertainers. The event is free to the public.

32^nd Annual Treasure Island Holiday Lighted Boat Parade and Celebration is scheduled for Friday, December 15^th at The Club at Treasure Island, 400 Treasure Island Causeway. The Holiday Celebration begins at 4:30pm with the Boat Parade leaving the Club at 6:20pm. Bringone unwrapped NEW TOY or provide a cash donation to the “Christmas Toy Shop of Pinellas” or “The Edward’s Family Foundation” to the Recreation Department at City Hall or Treasure Bay on Paradise Boulevard by Thursday, December 14^th   to receive a family pass to watch the parade from a spectacular vantage point, and participate in the events at the Club.  Live entertainment, a visit by Santa and Mrs. Claus, cash bar and food will be served poolside.  For additional information, please call the Club at (727) 367-4511, ext. 236. Rain date is Sunday, December 17^th.

Recreational Camp for Children ages 5-12 years old will be held from Tuesday, December 26^th through Friday, January 5^th from 8:00am to 5:00pm. There will be no camp on Monday, December 25^th and Monday, January 1^st.  Activities will include games, sports, arts & crafts, movies and field trips. Registration is held at the Recreation Department inside City Hall at 120 108^th Avenue.  Registration forms are also on-line at www.mytreasureisland..com.  The fee for the camp is $25/day or $80 per week for Treasure Island residents and $30/day or $100 per week for non-residents of Treasure Island (discounted weekly rates are available.

For additional information, please call the Treasure Island Recreation Department at (727) 547-4575, ext 237.