Cars & Coffee Announce & Award Winners of Santa Claus Toy Drive Cruise by Stellla Pierce - City News Group, Inc.

Community Calendar

FEBRUARY
S M T W T F S
01 02 03 04 05 06 07
08 09 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
View Events
Submit Events

Cars & Coffee Announce & Award Winners of Santa Claus Toy Drive Cruise

By Stellla Pierce, Community Writer
January 16, 2025 at 10:09am. Views: 556

Grand Terrace Cars & Coffee Set to Announce Winners of Santa Claus Toy Drive Cruise on January 18th!

 

Grand Terrace, CA – The excitement is building as Grand Terrace Cars & Coffee (GT C&C) gears up to announce the winners of their 2024 Santa Claus Toy Drive Cruise, set to take place during their next gathering on January 18th! After an incredible month of festive fun, giving, and holiday cheer, the votes have been tallied from the 92313 community and the GT C&C Facebook pages, and it’s time to reveal the winners of this year’s highly anticipated event.

 

Congratulations are in order for the three top winners:

1st Place: Carrie Magana

2nd Place: Beverly Cecil

3rd Place: Dave Capuchino

 

These exceptional individuals have not only made their mark during the Santa Claus Toy Drive Cruise but have shown their true community spirit, helping to bring joy to families in need this holiday season. Their contributions and participation were truly appreciated by all.

 

A heartfelt THANK YOU also goes out to the generous local businesses who helped make this event a success. A huge shout-out to:

•Woody’s Classic Grill (Michael Miller)

•Mazzulli’s Family Kitchen (Sarah Canela)

•Loud Burger (Chris Watkins)

•Odalberto’s (Daniel Cruz)

 

These amazing partners made valuable donations to the winners, adding a special touch of kindness to the event and reminding us all of the importance of supporting our local community.

 

Now, the GT C&C team is counting down the days until January 18th, when they will officially present the prizes to the winners at the next Cars & Coffee gathering. This event promises to be a celebration of not just the winners, but the incredible sense of unity, excitement, and generosity that defines the Grand Terrace Cars & Coffee community.

 

Stay tuned for more updates as the anticipation builds! You won’t want to miss this unforgettable moment of joy, camaraderie, and of course, some incredible cars. See you all on January 18th for the big reveal!

 

Related Articles

Photo Courtesy of: Geralt

By Graham Holt, Community Writer

February 18, 2026 at 05:31pm. Views: 330

Hydrogen-powered cars offer a glimpse into a future where clean energy and long-distance driving finally meet.

Photo Courtesy of: Melanie West

By Titan Mom Elvira & Cisco Valenzuela, Community Writer

February 17, 2026 at 07:19pm. Views: 311

TME Athlete of the Week: David Gusta with his mom.

Photo Courtesy of: City of Moreno Valley

By Ruby Stephenson, Contributing Writer

February 17, 2026 at 04:28pm. Views: 327

A sign mounted on a pole in a leafy, sunlit park reads “WiFi Garden” and announces a public, password-free internet zone, where visitors can log on to the “ILoveMoVal” network, with green trees filling the background.

Photo Courtesy of: Dr.G (Dr. Luis S González

By Dr.G (Dr. Luis S González), Community Writer

February 17, 2026 at 01:44pm. Views: 298

Photo (L to R): Leah Ornelas, Kaitlyn Torres, Ava Diaz, Samantha Sandoval, and Jasmin Lopez Herrera at the Agua Mansa Power Plant (AMPP).

Photo Courtesy of: Designed by Freepik

By Kathryne Mccann, Contributing Writer

February 17, 2026 at 01:43pm. Views: 408

A grocery store aisle with refrigerated shelves stocked with milk, creamers, and other dairy products.

Photo Courtesy of: Cheryl Brown

By Carl M. Dameron, Contributing Writer

February 17, 2026 at 01:43pm. Views: 368

Cheryl Brown, former Assemblymember and former chair of the California Commission on Aging, said, “I strongly encourage people of all ages to take advantage of this opportunity to study gerontology and contribute to the well-being of senior citizens in California. After all, we will all be 'old' one day.”

Photo Courtesy of: Designed by Freepik

By Ruby Stephenson, Contributing Writer

February 17, 2026 at 01:43pm. Views: 587

Cars blur past with glowing headlights on a multi-lane road beneath an overpass at dusk, as bright orange traffic cones line a roadside construction zone.
Construction in the City of Riverside is scheduled to begin, on February 9, 2026, and drivers should expect similar traffic adjustments and lane changes in affected areas.

Photo Courtesy of: Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino (FARSB)

By Rachel Bonilla, Community Writer

February 17, 2026 at 01:43pm. Views: 423

A person sitting inside a vehicle holds a medium-sized cardboard box labeled “nourish now.” The label features an image of fresh produce.

Photo Courtesy of: TME Photography by Titan Mom Elvira

By Titan Mom Elvira & Cisco Valenzuela, Community Writer

February 17, 2026 at 01:43pm. Views: 284

TME Athlete of the Week: David Gusta.

Photo Courtesy of: Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino

By Rachel Bonilla, Community Writer

February 17, 2026 at 01:24pm. Views: 840

The highly-anticipated annual soup luncheon: Curbing Hunger: Serving Hope.

Photo Courtesy of: Assemblymember James C. Ramos Official Website

By Maria Lopez, Contributing Writer

February 17, 2026 at 01:25pm. Views: 642

James C. Ramos is a California State Assemblymember representing the 45th District, known for his leadership on public safety, education, and Native American issues as the first California Native American elected to the Legislature.

Photo Courtesy of: San Bernardino County Library

By Charmaine Mislang, Community Writer

February 17, 2026 at 01:25pm. Views: 527

An illustrated promotional graphic shows an open book at the bottom with colorful paint splashes bursting upward, paintbrushes and books emerging from the colors, and bold text in the center reading “Design a Bookmark Contest! 2026,” alongside the San Bernardino County Library logo in the upper corner.

--> -->