By Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
joanne@wktv.org
Santa and Mrs. Claus take a moment for pictures before talking to local children. (WKTV) 
Wyoming Mayor Jack Poll and WOOD TV8’s Michele DeSelms were host for the Wyoming Gives Back live broadcast. (WKTV) 
Helping out back stage were City of Wyoming’s Jennifer Stowell and Amanda Moore. (WKTV) 
City of Wyoming’s Jennifer Stowell checks over the prizes for the raffle. (WKTV) 
For Wyoming Gives Back 2020, the grand prize was a television. Other prizes included gift certificates and items. (WKTV) 
The City of Wyoming’s Department of Public Works wishes everyone happy holidays. (WKTV) 
Santa gets ready to take some calls from local children. (WKTV) 
WKTV worked some magic to bring Santa calls to area children this year. (WKTV) 
Local students connect with Santa and give them their Christmas lists. (WKTV) 
Local children talk to Santa through Zoom. (WKTV) 
Wyoming Police Chief Kim Koster and offices offer their holiday greetings to area residents. (WKTV) 
Wyoming Fire Chief Brian Bennett (far right) and his staff wishes everyone a happy holiday. (WKTV) 
Newly elected council member John Fitzgerald wishes everyone a happy holiday. (WKTV) 
A close up of some of the this year’s Wyoming Gives Back prizes. (WKTV) 
San Juan Diego Academy performs during the Wyoming Gives Back live broadcast. (WKTV) 
San Juan Diego Academy performs at the Wyoming Gives Back live broadcast. (WKTV) 
Santa takes a call. (WKTV) 
Some of the magic to bring Santa and Mrs. Claus to area children. (WKTV) 
Mrs. Claus said she was so excited to talk to children during the live broadcast of Wyoming Gives Back. (WKTV) 
WOOD TV8’s Michele DeSelms receives a special thank you gift from the City of Wyoming for helping out with this year’s Wyoming Gives Back event. (WKTV) 
Some of the WKTV crew who helped to make the Wyoming Gives Back live broadcast happen. (WKTV)
On Dec. 3, WKTV presented the first live broadcast of Wyoming Gives Back. The program was hosted by Wyoming Mayor Jack Poll and WOOD TV8’s Michele DeSelms and features prize drawings, a performance by Wyoming’s San Juan Diego Academy and a visit from Santa. Check out the photos to take a peek at just some of the fun that took place during the event.
