Whittier : Quake-Torn Watsonville Adopted as a Sister City
Whittier has adopted Watsonville, which suffered extensive damage during the Bay Area earthquake in October, as its sister city, pledging support to help rebuild the farming community.
People may donate to a Watsonville recovery fund by contacting Whittier City Hall at 945-8200.
In addition, visitors to the Christmas Center, located at the Village Lofts, 7028 Greenleaf Ave., Whittier, can have their pictures taken and placed on a giant Christmas card that will be delivered to Watsonville on Christmas Eve. The message on the card: “You can rebuild stronger and better than before.”
The Christmas Center will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 22 and 23. For more information, call Wilson Turner at 944-5414 or Rich Anderson 944-0955.
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