Riverview NHW ended 2024 on a high note, partnering with Wiser Pasifika Communities Inc. for a festive Twilight Market.
In December the Riverview Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) volunteers partnered with local group Wiser Pasifika Communities Inc. to hold a very successful Twilight Market for their final event of 2024.
“The community was invited to enjoy the local vendors markets, food stalls and entertainment, as they mingled and caught up with neighbours during the busy holiday season.”
The community was invited to enjoy the local vendors markets, food stalls and entertainment, as they mingled and caught up with neighbours during the busy holiday season.
Riverview Police Beat Officer Lynda Whincup delivered Santa and three of his littlest elves to the event, where they distributed gifts of children’s books, bubble wands and candy canes to the awaiting crowd. The Riverview NHW group set up a ‘Santa Selfie Studio’ to give families the opportunity to snap their own family photos with Santa. Attendees to the event were also treated to dance and vocal performances arranged by the Wiser Pasifika crew. The steady stream of families passing through the doors of the Riverview and District Community Centre was a welcome sight for the community groups, whose aim was to bring local residents together and build on the already strong sense of community that is being supported.
The Riverview NHW volunteers took the opportunity to get their own Santa photo on the night, before pausing for a well-deserved rest over the holidays.
Partnering with their local community groups gives Riverview NHW the capacity to hold bigger and better events, while reaching more residents in their community. The workload is shared, and the enjoyment is multiplied!
