1) Neil Portnow, (right) President and CEO of the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (better known as The Recording Academy) presents Santa Monica Fire Department representative Sam Ruiz, (center) and Police Activity League representative, SMPD Officer Austin Brown (left) with toys during The Recording Academy's Community Holiday Party and Gift Drive on Wednesday, November 28, 2007. 2) Neil Portnow welcomes the guests during the holiday party. 3) Second and Third graders from Grant Elementary School sing holiday songs during the party. 4) (right to left) Alan Friedenberg, principal at Grant Elementary, Neil Portnow, President and CEO of The Recording Academy and Chairman of the Board, Jimmy Jam, pose with the Grant Elementary Choir during the event. 5,6,7) Santa Monica Firefighter Sam Ruiz hauls away the gifts received from The Recording Academy on Wednesday. The Recording Academy, provides arts advocacy, outreach and education, and support services to professionals in the recording industry.