Monthly Archives: December 2013

On Dec. 14, Santa Claus came to town and he brought Mrs. Claus with him. The famous North Pole residents enjoyed breakfast at the Hampstead Women’s Club.

“It was good event,” said Lisa Steinkamp, co-chair of the first Breakfast with Santa. “We received all positive comments about the event.”

The event could not have been possible without donations from area businesses, said Steinkamp. Harris Teeter and Wells Meats provided milk, juice, and sausage.

The event was also successful due to the many volunteers who attended, including Sarah and Sue Rolls, Scott Wheeler, Mark Fulcher, Dot Cotman, Jim Proctor, Diane Mangus, Rose Gates, and Patricia Truscello.

Santa Claus is coming to Hampstead for breakfast. He will visit with good little boys and girls on Saturday, Dec, 14, 9-11 a.m. at the Hampstead Women’s Club building, 14435 Hwy. 17.
Breakfast with Santa is sponsored by the Hampstead Women’s Club and the Greater Topsail Area Chamber of Commerce. This is the first time the two local non-profit organizations have partnered together on a project. The two groups will divide the proceeds and use them to fund scholarships for children and a donation to a local food bank.
“Santa is coming to town,” said Patricia Truscello, president of the Hampstead Women’s Club. “He is stopping here to have breakfast.”
Truscello said volunteers from the chamber and women’s club will cook up sausage and pancakes.
“Each child will have an opportunity to sit on Santa’s lap and tell him what they want for Christmas,” said Tammy Proctor, interim executive director of the Greater Topsail Area Chamber of Commerce. “We encourage parents to bring their cameras and take photos.”
Tickets are on sale now. Tickets are $5 each. Children under the age of 2 are admitted free with a parent’s ticket. Tickets are available from the Hampstead Thrift Store, 14435 US Hwy. 17, or from the Greater Topsail Area Chamber of Commerce at 13775 Hwy 50 in Surf City.
“We are members of the Greater Topsail Area Chamber of Commerce,” said Truscello. “We are pleased to partner with the chamber in an event that will bring holiday cheer to families. The proceeds will benefit children of the community through scholarships and food.”
For more information call the Hampstead Women’s Club at 910-270-9510 or the Greater Topsail Area Chamber of Commerce at 910-329-4446.