surfin-santa-1420041Officials are getting ready to put up the Christmas decorations at The Empire on Fraser Street.

It all involves a unique “Christmas Eve in July” fundraiser coming up next Friday, July 24th, from 11 am to 1:30 pm.  The Empire’s Outreach Manger Mike Anthony says the community is being invited to enjoy a holiday themed sandwich wrap with turkey, stuffing and cranberry, plus a famous Empire Cookie and a beverage for a minimum donation of five dollars.

Anthony says they’re raising funds for the Salvation Army Kettle Campaign helping them to get an early start on their campaign.

Last year over 100-thousand dollars was raised through the Kettle Campaign with over 700 Christmas hampers delivered to couples and individuals not eligible for the Santa Fund.