Cumberland Community Schools Society presents Santa’s Break Room

While Santa Claus is making Christmas gifts at home, his elves are having a party in Cumberland and everyone is invited. ADOBE STOCK IMAGE
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Santa will be reading letters submitted by Comox Valley children via livestream on Sunday, Dec. 5, after the Christmas Parade. Drop off your letter to Santa at participating Downtown Courtenay merchants. ADOBE STOCK IMAGE

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