Santa Claus, portrayed by John Mecca, poses with an elf who also serves as Deputy Rye Town Clerk Stephanie Maciel and Don Bosco Community Center Program Director Andres Alvarez on Saturday, Dec. 16. They’re preparing for the second session of the “Breakfast with Santa” at the center, an annual event where families are welcomed to have a meal and receive one of the many gifts that have been donated by local organizations. (David Tapia/Westmore News)
Greenwich, Conn., resident Maggie Ybarra (left) and Port Chester resident Cecilia Sanchez, who describes herself as a “longtime volunteer” at the Don Bosco Community Center, are hard at work making hundreds of pancakes to feed attendees. (David Tapia/Westmore News)
With the Spider-Man face paint still wet, Port Chester 6-year-old John Suquilonda gets help from his mom, Maria, with his pancake. (David Tapia/Westmore News)
BSA Troop 400 Scouts Christopher Colby and Julian Cavallino, respectively from Rye Brook and Port Chester, await direction from Dona Ortiz, scoutmaster of the all-girls BSA Girl Troop 420. (David Tapia/Westmore News)
Members Port Chester BSA Troop 400, Girl Troop 420 and Troop 35 of Greenwich, Conn., were constantly on their feet, prepping and serving food for attendees as volunteers. (David Tapia/Westmore News)
Curious 1-year-old Giselle Martinez of Port Chester takes a look around the community center. (David Tapia/Westmore News)
Sandra Pena of the New York City-based Judy Kids Entertainment prepares to paint the face of Port Chester resident Eneas Rojas. The 6-year-old requested a Spider-Man pattern. (David Tapia/Westmore News)
Don Bosco Community Center holds yearly Breakfast with Santa
