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Murphy’s to benefit children’s charities with gift wrapping party

Murphy’s to benefit children’s charities with gift wrapping party
Donated gifts will go to children's charities.
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Hawaii Independent Staff
Dec 07, 2011 - 09:05 AM

DOWNTOWN — Murphy’s Bar & Grill hosts its 24th annual gift wrapping party Wednesday night, December 7. The event serves to collected donated gifts to be given to children at the Ronald McDonald house, as well as to kids with the Hawaii Children’s Cancer Foundation.

Attendees are encouraged to bring one or more unopened, unwrapped children’s toys to be wrapped by a small army of volunteers. The gifts will be given to children not just for Christmas, but throughout the year as well.

Merchant Street will be closed for the event, and a variety of children’s movies will be screened. Free trolley rides through Honolulu City Lights display will be offered, as will face painting and popcorn. Complimentary pupus will be available to participants, and Santa Claus himself will make a visit to the party.

For more information, visit murphyshawaii.com or call 531-0422.

Wednesday, December 7, 5:30 p.m.
Murphy’s Annual Children’s Charity Gift Wrapping Party
2 Merchant Street

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