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Kephas O., 4, rings a bell given to him by Santa Claus on Thursday at Douglass Park in Columbia. Santa delivered presents to kids that attended the Christmas in July party hosted by the Voluntary Action Center.
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Youli Yang, 8, opens her gift bag Thursday at Douglass Park in Columbia. The Voluntary Action Center, which hosted the event, provided games and prizes for children in attendance.
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Books lie on a table Thursday at Douglass Park in Columbia. Books were one of the various items that kids could pick up and take home.
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