N.W. kids pack Villanova gym for Holiday Hoopla

The seventh annual Holiday Hoopla was part of North Light Community Center’s ongoing partnership with Villanova University.  Wildcat players and Santa Claus stopped by for the fun. 

On Monday, more than 80 children from Northwest Philadelphia were bused from North Light Community Center in Manayunk to Villanova University where a Holiday Hoopla party was thrown in their honor.  

This was the seventh annual event and the first time hosted by Villanova University.  

The party featured crafts, games and guest appearances by Villanova Wildcat players and Santa Claus.

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The event was put on through NOVAL (North Light Villanova Alliance). 

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