Wrightsville Beach Mayor Bill Blair, center, gathers with other volunteer Santas, including New Hanover County Sheriff Ed McMahon, left, during the annual Good Friends luncheon Tuesday, Dec. 9 at the Wilmington Convention Center. The Santas collect donations — more than $60,000 — from luncheon attendees that will go to individuals and families in need in New Hanover County. ~ Allison Potter