Briefly in education

Students at Vanguard University will host their annual children’s

Christmas party for low-income families in the community from 10 a.m. to

12:30 p.m. Saturday.

This year, the party is expected to draw between 150 to 200 children

to the school’s campus in Costa Mesa, where they will make crafts and

cookies and sing carols. The annual Christmas party is presented by

Vanguard students and the College Park Elementary School’s after-school

program. The party will culminate with a visit from Santa Claus, who will

pass out gifts for children 3 to 11. Anyone wishing to donate gifts --

such as books, puzzles, or toys ranging in price from $8 to $12 -- should

call Tim Bohnert, director of Vanguard’s outreach ministry, at (714)

556-3610, Ext. 363.