The event was chaired by Rick Bradley; board member Leisa Wu and her colleagues at Warner Brothers generously secured “Yogi Bear” for the tykes to enjoy — and enjoy they did more than 600 children plus 400 parents, enjoyed a preview screening of the film, were greeted by Yogi and Boo Boo in costume, received gifts and snacks thanks to the Center for Life, Dole Foods, the Ella Fitzgerald Foundation , Jakks Pacific, Mattel, and Warner Bros.
The Manhattan Beach Middle School sang carols and Santa along with many volunteers handed out gifts.