Sky Flowers Joins List of Op:Santa Supporters

Sky Flowers houses the beautiful tradition of floral design with a unique twist around every petal. With a family history of floral design spanning three generations, they have perfected the art of flower making down to every detail.

The store was featured in an episode of the Larry David HBO program, Curb Your Enthusiasm.

And today they join the Op:Santa family and become yet another location you can drop toys off in one of our colorfully decorated bins.

Sky Flowers is located at 4795 Vineland Ave # C, North Hollywood, CA 91602. You can reach them at (818) 769-9494.

Booster Juice Signs Up As Op: Santa Sponsor

2007 brought a number of major, positive changes to the NoHo Arts District section of North Hollywood.

One of them, the opening of NoHo Commons, a brand new upscale shopping center featuring shopping, restaurants (and soon) entertainment.

The latest addition to the Commons is Booster Juice, a fun and refreshing fresh fruit smoothie and beverage store.

New Jaycee Christina Jun is Regional Manager for the chain and has graciously offered to support Operation: Santa by providing space for one of our toy donation bins.

Stop by Booster Juice on the north side of the Commons (on Chandler just a few doors east of Lankershim across from the North Hollywood Metro Red Line Station), have a great smoothie and drop off toys for our kids here in NoHo.

Dear Santa..

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Brief History of Operation Santa

1998 - Proto-Operation Santa: UCNH Jaycees was forming as a new chapter. Two toy drives were held at Sears North Hollywood and Kaybee Toys in Sherman Oaks. The toys were donated to the North Hollywood Police Department's annual toy drive. Some of the UCNH members participated with the police in delivering the toys to children a few days before Christmas.

1999 - First ever Operation Santa: (flyer to the left, click on image for larger view): The Jaycees now an official chapter with nearly 35 members undertakes a complete Operation Santa project on their own, based on the program run by the Pasadena Jaycees. North Pole base of Operation was the Beverly Garland Holiday Inn. Chairperson was William Sparks.

2000 - Lets Do It Again: Jaycees now at 50 members. Base of operation moved to Universal City-North Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.

2001 - Op Santa Goes Digital: Database system implemented to streamline toy delivery. Nearly 60 members. UCNH Jaycees chosen as #1 Jaycee Chapter in the State of California.

2002 -The Coming of Jack: Additional innovations added to streamline toy delivery. 2006 UCNH Jaycees Chapter President Jack Witt joins the chapter just prior to the project. Serves as Chairperson. Extra toys donated to LA Homeless Services.

2003 - The Last Op Santa?: Jack Witt chairs once again. Writes Operation Santa song. More families than ever (100) served. Microsoft Streets and Trips replaces use of venerable Thomas Guide for routing deliveries, first time use of custom made delivery maps. Last time Universal City-North Hollywood Chamber of Commerce serves as North Pole headquarters.

2004 - The Year Without An Op Santa: Chapter decides to experiment and try a holiday party for children instead of Operation Santa. Many children in attendance and Santa can serve them all at once.

2005 - Op Santa Is Back!: After a one year hiatus Operation Santa returns! New partnership forged with Los Angeles Valley College. Universal City-North Hollywood Chamber is on board with amazing support. Classical recital at Valley College featuring Ermin Cruz, III is most successful Op Santa fund raiser ever. Chairperson is Michael Higby.

2006 - The Beat Goes On: Operation Santa in full swing again. Nearly 100 families served. More local businesses sign up to host toy bin donation stations. Classical recital featuring Ermin Cruz, III is held again, this time adding noted soprano Gina Graziadio. Chairperson is Megan Hammit.

The Operation: Santa Music Video

Featuring Brian Setzer, Jack Witt, Pat Myles, Alvin Abris and a waitress at Sitton's.

Committee Meetings Announced for Op:Santa

Would you like to be on the committee to help plan and execute the 2007 Operation:Santa? We'll be meeting at 7p each Sunday at HOWS Supermarket Wine Room (except for Thanksgiving Weekend.) To RSVP please contact Operation:Santa chairperson Liz Coopersmith at 310-801-3602. or Liz@silvercharmevents.com

L.A. Opera comes to NoHo for Op:Santa

One of the fundraisers for the 2007 Operation:Santa is a Benefit Recital featuring Jaycees and L.A. Opera members Ermin Cruz III and Gina Graziadio. They'll be performing Spirituals, Love Songs and Duets, Showtunes, and Classicals on Saturday, November 10th at 7p at First Christian Church in North Hollywood (corner of Colfax and Moorpark). Tix are $20. To RSVP or make a donation go to www.ucnhjaycees.org/recital

Check out the Studio City Sun interview Here.

Check out the NoHoartsdistrict.com interview Here.