Ho! Ho! Ho! for a cause

Andrew Littorno of the Blue Flamingo boutique is looking for some help with a project to provide Christmas gifts for 50 or so kids attending Barbecue with Santa at a neighboring business Dec. 19. To help make Christmas merry for the kids, all from needy families, Blue Flamingo — and their various artists and artful vendors — is offering items for auction, displayed in vendor booths at the store, 4229 26th St. W., Bradenton, Dec. 1-7, with auction winners announced Thursday, Dec. 7, at their 5-8 p.m. Sip and Shop. The event includes live music, food and libations and goodie bags for guests. By the way, shop and bid anytime Dec. 1-7 because winners do not need to be present for the drawings. Don’t miss a chance to check off some fun gifts for friends and family — and also grab a video selfie with the Blue Flamingo’s rocking Santa Claus at the front door. Islander Photo: Bonner Joy