Although the expense prohibited gifting asked for X-Boxes and other high-priced electronic games, there were plenty of bicycles and tricycles - even one electric scooter - that brought joy during the separate Christmas celebrations. “We were able to purchase a Karaoke machine for one child” who has a deep interest - and budding talent - for singing, said Campos, who said that shopping for her own children was especially challenging this year due to the short supply of various adolescent must-have items.“This is the first year CEDC has done this,” and it is among new activities and programs that the affordable housing development company is launching. Campos said that CEDC is establishing Jr. Achievement, Neighborhood Watch, tour and tutoring programs that will include the company’s latest development, the 24-unit Vista Hermosa that offers a mix of for-sale and rental condominiums.Josue Rodriguez, a maintenance worker from CEDC’s Meta Street farmworker apartments in Oxnard, played Santa for the celebrations that included refreshments and plenty of Christmas cheer. Donors included Limoneira Co., Wholesale & Appliance, Santa Paula Lock & Key, Frank’s Hardware, Channel Islands Carpet Cleaning, Pamela’s Tea Room, Tlaquepaque Restaurant, and SK Jonberg Controls.“Those who donated were very generous,” said Campos, demonstrating a strong spirit of giving to those children who required extra attention this holiday season.