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Snow falls near Miami |
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Photo by Mary Jo Upleger |
“Now, where’s my daddy?” |
| HOLLYWOOD — Jonathan Upleger, son of the Rev. Gary Upleger,
stands ready to hurl the season’s first snowball during Hollywood Hills United
Methodist Church’s 8th Annual SnowFest Dec. 5. A local ice company provided 30 tons
of snow for the event, which also included games, food and entertainment. Nearly 5,000
people attended, enjoying fun the way “they do it up north.” One hundred
families referred by social service agencies also attended and received free meals and
photos with Santa. The nearly $6,000 profit from the event will help fund the
church’s children and youth ministries. The event “brings warmth and love to the
entire community at Christmas time,” said SnowFest coordinator Elizabeth Weinstock. Top
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