Children played games and received free gifts during the Los Angeles Dodgers’ annual Children’s Holiday Party. (photo by Josh Barber, Los Angeles Dodgers)

The Los Angeles Dodgers hosted more than 300 students at Dodger Stadium on Dec. 13 for a day of fun and games during the team’s annual Children’s Holiday Party. The event was organized by the nonprofit Playworks Southern California and included students from Solano Avenue Elementary and Schools on Wheels, which provides free tutoring and mentoring to K-12th grade children from families experiencing homelessness. Participating players included pitchers Clayton Kershaw and Kenley Jansen, outfielder Alex Verdugo, infielder and outfielder Matt Beaty and Dodgers alumni Dennis Powell, Billy Ashley, Al Ferrara and Matt Luke. The children received lunch provided by Levy Restaurants and pairs of shoes donated by Skechers. For information, visit dodgers.com.