Volunteers were busy serving up hot meals at the eighth annual Festive Street Lunch at All Saints害羞草研究所� Anglican Church on Saturday, Dec. 17.

People filled the church hall on 27th Street for a free turkey lunch, dessert, coffee and a gift bag full of scarves, hats, gloves, warm socks, a bag of candy and a 害羞草研究所渇un item害羞草研究所� of their choice.

Deena, who declined to have her last name published, said she害羞草研究所檚 been coming to the annual event for a number of years.

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Kelowna magician Leif David went from table to table performing his mind-bending tricks, while Jim Leonard played holiday music on his keyboard.

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Centrepieces and place mats at the tables featured the artwork of Beairsto Elementary School students.

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Robinson gave a 害羞草研究所渉uge thank you害羞草研究所� to all the groups that participate in the Saturday Street Lunch throughout the year, and to the people who donated to cover the gift bags. He also gave special thanks to Stussi Sport for donating hats to give out.

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