Talks & Community Presentations

Around the greater Seattle area, you’ll occasionally find Dan & Elise sharing stories, ideas, experiences, and practical community-focused talks connected to the mission of The HeartCloud Foundation.

Hosted at public libraries, community spaces, nonprofits, and similar venues.

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Finding Dignity & Making More Money Through Seasonal Work
A Santa & Mrs. Claus Overview

• Learn about opportunities in seasonal performance and community work
• Discover how purpose-driven holiday work can create meaningful experiences
• Understand how some performers earn $10,000 or more during the season
• Learn how The HeartCloud Foundation helps mentor and support future Santas & Mrs. Clauses

30-minute presentation with time for Q&A afterward.

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Really Good Stories
Stories from The HeartCloud Foundation That Will Brighten Your Day

• The wrong house on Christmas Eve? Yes…
• Pandemic Santa — and how we almost missed the season
• “3 AM in Tukwila… I told her she was dreaming…”
• Crafting cards and delivering them to seniors and care homes
• Santa & Mrs. Claus visit a hockey game
• Santa Dave, Santa Cole, Santa David, and more…

30-minute storytelling session with discussion afterward.

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Working with Fish & Wildlife to “Go Outside More”

• Building relationships and finding great community partners
• What “Go Outside More” means
• Ways to get involved
• Birding, wandering, fishing, relaxing… and simply talking with people again

10-minute overview with time for Q&A afterward.

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Fishing Lake Washington in 2026
A Tell-All Conversation

• The launches: Atlantic City, Magnuson, 68th Ave in Kenmore, Mercer Island, and more
• The fish: trout, perch, bass, crayfish, and beyond
• Weather, safety, preparation, and practical considerations
• Stories, lessons learned, and favorite local spots

15-minute presentation with discussion afterward.

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Tiny Boats & Huge Fun
How a Tiny Boat Made Fishing Even Better

• Costs and considerations when buying a tiny boat
• What you can do with one… and what you probably shouldn’t
• The maiden voyage — or “Oops… I won’t do that again…”
• Safety, preparation, and lessons learned
• Details, gear, and practical advice

10–30 minutes depending on venue, with Q&A afterward.

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Sponsored by The HeartCloud Foundation, with support from MyGuardian, Nationwide Santas, and community partners.

Our community talks are one more way we serve — sharing experiences, practical knowledge, humor, and human connection in a relaxed and welcoming format.

Because kindness matters.

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Summer Santa Class -

Want to learn about Santa? Want to up your Santa game?

Being Santa & Mrs. Claus
Preparing for the 2026 Season & Beyond

Hosted by The HeartCloud Foundation
Shoreline, Washington
August 29–30, 2026

A practical, welcoming, and community-focused workshop for current and future Santas & Mrs. Clauses.

Whether you are exploring seasonal work for the first time, hoping to bring more meaning into the holidays, or preparing to grow your Santa career, this workshop is designed to help you take the next step.

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Saturday • August 29
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Lunch Provided

Topics Include:

• Santa basics and understanding the role
• Suit selection and presentation
• Finding customers, gigs, and seasonal opportunities
• Community work — and why it matters
• Booking strategies and practical resources
• Checklists, guides, and preparation materials
• Nationwide Santas — and why we recommend them

Special Guest Presentations:

• Santa Jimmy
• Mrs. Claus Speaks
• Additional guests and community voices

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Sunday • August 30
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Live review, discussion, and practical demonstrations.

Including:

• Santa Dave dialing in from Connecticut to discuss his upcoming season
• Mrs. Claus on finding and developing her own opportunities
• New Santa practice sessions and live feedback
• Santa Dan stopping in for stories, advice, and Q&A

Group lunch afterward at Aurora Borealis.

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Cost & Registration

This is a “Pay What You Can” workshop.

Suggested donation:
$299 or more

We believe nobody should be excluded simply because of cost. If you want to participate, we will do our best to make room for you.

As a nonprofit-supported educational event, some donations may be tax deductible. Please consult with your financial or tax professional regarding your specific situation.

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Sponsorship Opportunities

Interested in supporting this workshop and helping future Santas & Mrs. Clauses?

Please contact:
TheSeattleSanta@gmail.com

Sponsorship Levels:

• $500+ — Community Supporter Recognition
• $1,000+ — Includes up to 4 transferable workshop seats
• $2,000+ — Valued Partner Sponsorship
• $3,000+ — Title Sponsor Recognition

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Our Shoreline venue accommodates approximately 40 guests total. Space is limited.

Thank you for helping us support community, kindness, mentorship, and the next generation of Santas & Mrs. Clauses.

Because kindness matters.