The VFW Brings Santa to Jefferson Learning Center

Erica Dischino / TribuneGifts for students at Jefferson Learning Center in Willmar are tucked behind Santa and his helpers. Volunteers from the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Willmar brought Santa and Ms. Claus to the students Thursday at the center. The students received a hug from Santa and a personalized gift with their name on it. — Erica Dischino / Tribune Gifts for students at Jefferson Learning Center in Willmar are tucked behind Santa and his helpers. Volunteers from the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Willmar brought Santa and Ms. Claus to the students Thursday at the center. The students received a hug from Santa and a personalized gift with their name on it.

By Erica Dischino

December 15, 2017 06:12 AM

WILLMAR - Volunteers from the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Willmar brought Santa and Ms. Claus Dec.14th to students at Jefferson Learning Center. The students received a hug from Santa and a personalized gift with their name on it.

1/4: Erica Dischino / Tribune Gifts for students at Jefferson Learning Center in Willmar are tucked behind Santa and his helpers.

2/4: Erica Dischino / Tribune Students at Jefferson Learning Center in Willmar sing "Jingle Bells" Thursday for Santa and his helpers.

Erica Dischino / TribuneThree-year-old Elijah Turrubiates smiles Thursday after receiving a gift from Santa. Volunteers from the Veterans of Foreign Wars brought Santa and Ms. Claus to students at Jefferson Learning Center in Willmar.

3/4: Erica Dischino / Tribune Three-year-old Elijah Turrubiates smiles Thursday after receiving a gift from Santa. Volunteers from the Veterans of Foreign Wars brought Santa and Ms. Claus to students at Jefferson Learning Center in Willmar.

Erica Dischino / TribuneSanta gives 3-year-old Nature Holland a hug Thursday after she receives her gift. Volunteers from the Veterans of Foreign Wars brought Santa and Ms. Claus to students at Jefferson Learning Center in Willmar.

4/4: Erica Dischino / Tribune Santa gives 3-year-old Nature Holland a hug Thursday after she receives her gift. Volunteers from the Veterans of Foreign Wars brought Santa and Ms. Claus to students at Jefferson Learning Center in Willmar.

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By Erica Dischino

Erica Dischino is a photojournalist for the West Central Tribune and Forum News Service. She grew up in northern New Jersey and has lived in the Midwest since 2017. She enjoys photographing the stories of west central Minnesota from county fairs, parades and pandemics. Feel free to contact her at edischino@wctrib.com or 320-894-8865 with your best photo ideas.