A community Christmas party for the Highline Area Food Bank will take place Saturday, Dec. 5 in Seahurst from 7-9 p.m.

More than 500 people are expected to attend the sixth annual event which has sparked neighbors and friends to bring canned and dry goods for the needy in exchange for hot cider, holiday music from a live band, snacks and sing-alongs by a warm fire.

Santa has been seen at there as well. The event takes place in Sal and Barbara Dena's front yard at 14459 24th Ave. S.W.

Several area churches participate, including Highline Christian Church.

Seahurst and outlying community members are invited to this one night celebration. You can find on-street parking near Southwest 146th Street and 24th Avenue Southwest.

The Highline Area Food Bank is located at 18300 4th Ave S. The food bank also has donation barrels at Albertson's on South 160th Street and 1st Avenue South, Page 2 Books at 15706 1st Ave. S., John L. Scott at 930 S.W. 152nd, Burien Fred Meyer at South 144th Street and 1st Avenue South and QFC in Manhattan/Normandy Park on Normandy Road and 1st Avenue South.

Food bank hours are Tuesday, noon- 2:30 p.m. and Thursday, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.. Evening food bank hours are the second Tuesday of each month from 5:30- 7 p.m.