CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS Volunteers with Whitehall-Coplay PTO PLUS gather for a photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Lil Shoppers Shop, held Dec. 2 for Gockley Elementary School students. The event, which was sponsored by WC PTO PLUS, was well attended and enjoyed by all, the group's president said.

Amara Reily is excited to participate in the school event. Students had the opportunity to purchase gifts for their families, and items were wrapped in gift bags. Additionally, spirit wear was available for sale. The first 100 students who came to shop received a holiday goody bag. A basket raffle was also part of the event. Avery Sypniewski, a student in Erin Schmidt's class, was the winner.

Kindergartner Charlie Benson, right, and her sister Kennedy talk with Santa and Mrs. Claus during the event. A Christmas City Studios photographer offered free photos with the famous couple from the North Pole, and very child who got his or her photo taken received a gift from Mr. and Mrs. Claus.