2008 Sweet Springs' "Santa Saturday"

One of the tables at the Vendor/Craft Show in the Elementary School gym holds a number of snowmen. (Geoff Rands/Democrat-News)

Some children stand at the Parents as Teachers table in the Sweet Springs Elementary School gym watching another make a reindeer ornament from a candy cane. (Geoff Rands/Democrat-News)

One young girl browses available items at "Santa's Mini-Mall," held in the Sweet Springs Food Pantry. (Geoff Rands/Democrat-News)

From left to right, Alexia Hays, 11, Kennedy March, 11, Brianne Looney, 10, and Stormy Krona, 15, hold signs to attract passing cars to Girl Scout Junior Troop 274's "Toys for Tots" toy drive. (Geoff Rands/Democrat-News)

Several children and their parents gather around a crafts table in the Sweet Springs library. (Geoff Rands/Democrat-News)

Some at the Craft/Vendor Show offer their wares of books, candles, and makeup. (Geoff Rands/Democrat-News)

Several children and their parents take a ride in Sweet Springs' fire truck. (Geoff Rands/Democrat-News)