The Southbay Community Center hosted its 20th annual "Needs N' Wishes" holiday fundraiser in Los Osos on Saturday, Dec. 13. The event offered free cookies, drinks, entertainment, and a silent auction.

Attendees got to shop at Santa’s Toy Store, Mrs. Claus’s Bake Shop, and Rudolph’s Kitchen. Each guest received a free hot dog ticket as well.

Biz Steinberg, the CEO of CAPSLO, shared, “It was packed when I arrived at about five after 11. So, I would say it's been people coming all day long. Everybody's getting, you know, their lunch, buying toys, looking at all the silent auction items, having a cookie.”

Organizers encouraged the community to bring spare change to help fill a two-gallon water jug. According to the press release, the first $15,000 in donations will be matched by two event s

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