(STURGIS) - Tuesday was a very special evening for some Sturgis Public School children.
The annual Holiday Boots and Shoes Event was held by the Sturgis Kiwanis Club and the Sturgis Elks at The Sturges-Young Center for the Arts.
Mike Himes of the Sturgis Kiwanis Club says this event has been going on for several years. He says teachers in the Sturgis Public Schools give the clubs the names of children in their classes that are in need of boots, shoes, hats and gloves. Then the items are given out to the children during the evening. (LISTEN ABOVE).
The children and their families are given a time to come in so it's not too busy and everyone can have an enjoyable experience.
There are multiple stations set up for the children to stop at during their visit. They get to see Santa and receive a gift. They were fitted for boots by the Elks, and could also get a winter coat donated once again by Jeff and Paula Mohney. Ayres Oak Insurance has donated the hats, socks and gloves, and the pizza is courtesy of the Sturgis Kiwanis Club.
The Sturgis High School Key Club also volunteered at Boots and Shoes, making sure the kids get everything they were supposed to.