• Article Photo. After opening their gifts, children began playing with them during the Kiwanis Christmas event.
    After opening their gifts, children began playing with them during the Kiwanis Christmas event.
  • Article Photo. Betsy Hadley and Santa watch as Beau unwraps a gift from Santa.
    Betsy Hadley and Santa watch as Beau unwraps a gift from Santa.
  • Article Photo. Kiwanis members watch as the kids open their gifts.
    Kiwanis members watch as the kids open their gifts.
  • Article Photo. Kids found a variety of ways to open their gifts.
    Kids found a variety of ways to open their gifts.
  • Article Photo. Students from Tilford had lunch with the Kiwanis and Santa on Tuesday.
    Students from Tilford had lunch with the Kiwanis and Santa on Tuesday.
  • Article Photo. Hunter receives his gift from Santa Claus.
    Hunter receives his gift from Santa Claus.
  • Article Photo. The Kiwanis welcomed several students and teachers to their meeting with Santa on Tuesday.
    The Kiwanis welcomed several students and teachers to their meeting with Santa on Tuesday.
  • Article Photo. Children met Santa one by one to receive a Christmas present.
    Children met Santa one by one to receive a Christmas present.
  • Article Photo. Santa, Cody and Sue Gates share a laugh as Santa hands out gifts during the Kiwanis meeting.
    Santa, Cody and Sue Gates share a laugh as Santa hands out gifts during the Kiwanis meeting.
  • Article Photo. Zack admires some cars he received from Santa; he also got a Hot Wheels track.
    Zack admires some cars he received from Santa; he also got a Hot Wheels track.

      The Vinton Kiwanis Club invited many young school children to its meeting on Tuesday. They knew Santa was coming to share gifts with all of the children there. Several students who were unable to attend the meeting received a special visit at their school. The Kiwanis also traveled to Shellsburg to share Christmas with students there. 

     This is an annual tradition for the Kiwanis Club.