TOYS FOR TOTS
What Annual holiday toy drive
Who Hosted by the Long Beach Police Department
When All month from 8am to 5pm Monday through Friday
Where Collection boxes available at: Police Headquarters, 400 West Bdwy.; East Division, 4800 Los Coyotes Diagonal; North Division, 4891 Atlantic Ave.; West Division, 1835 Santa Fe Ave.
More Info The LBPD is partnering with the Long Beach Police Foundation to collect donated and new unwrapped toys for families and children who are less fortunate. Visit the collection boxes to donate or send monetary donations or gift cards to: LBPF, P.O. Box 15418, Long Beach, CA 90815 and mark the donation “Toy Patrol” on the memo line. Call (562) 570-7212.
QUITE A LOT OF TREES
What Christmas tree lot sale
Who Hosted by the Youth Center in Alamitos
When Through Tuesday, Dec. 22 from 9am to 9pm on weekends, and noon to 9pm on weekdays
Where Ganahl Lumber parking lot, 10742 Los Alamitos Blvd.
More Info The 18th annual sale will offer a selection of four different trees, including the Noble, Nordman Fir, Grand Fir and Douglas Fir. The event is a fundraiser for the Youth Center in Alamitos. Free hot cocoa or apple cider will be available, and children will receive free coloring books, crayons and candy canes. Call (562) 493-4043.
A WHITE CHRISTMAS?!
What “Let It Snow at the North Pole” holiday event
Who Presented by 9th District Councilmember Rex Richardson
When Saturday, Dec. 19 from 11am to 1pm
Where Houghton Park, 6301 Myrtle Ave.
More Info Cookies will be served, toys will be given away to boys and girls and there will be snow and Santa Claus. All are invited to join in. RSVP at insidedistrict9.com or call (562) 570-6137.
FELIZ NAVIDAD!
What Holiday community event
Who Presented by 7th District Councilmember Roberto Uranga
When Saturday, Dec. 19 from 7pm to 9pm
Where Intersection of Daisy Avenue and W. 20th Street, approximately 2000 Daisy Ave.
More Info The Posada Navideña event will be a part of this year’s Daisy Avenue Christmas Tree Lane Entertainment Nights in the Wrigley neighborhood. The Posada will be a musical tradition that will feature Mariachi Los Amigos. Light refreshments and appetizers will be served while supplies last. Call Michael at (562) 570-7777.
MORE TOYS FOR TOTS!
What Holiday toy drive giveaway
Who Hosted by Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride
When Sunday, Dec. 20 from noon to 4pm
Where 1017 N. Obispo Ave.
More Info Children and families can attend and get a free gift provided by local businesses and Long Beach Pride. There will be snacks, drinks and music, with Santa Claus stopping by, as well. Call (562) 987-9191.
ENCOURAGING PLAY TIME
What Holiday open house and toy drive
Who Presented by the Long Beach NAACP
When Sunday, Dec. 20 from 3pm to 5pm
Where Ernest McBride Sr. Park, 1550 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
More Info The Long Beach Branch NAACP traditionally give toys to over 500 youths from Long Beach Unified School District, shelters, local churches and families hosted by CSULB-NAACP College Chapter and the Long Beach Branch’s Youth Council. Toys and donations are still needed. Call (562) 856-7586.
EAT AND BE MERRY
What Free Christmas meal event
Who Hosted by Madera’s Restaurant
When Friday, Dec. 25 at 1pm
Where Madera’s Restaurant, 3642 Katella Ave. in Los Alamitos
More Info The free meal is for homeless and wounded veterans. Reservations are required. Call (562) 598-0401 after 11am to make reservations.
WHEN THE PARTY’S OVER
What Christmas tree roundup
Who Hosted by Signal Hill Disposal
When Monday, Dec. 28 and Monday, Jan. 4
Where Ready for pickup at residential curbsides
More Info Live trees free of decorations will be picked up free of charge at residential curbsides on the specified dates. Put your tree on the curb the night before to ensure pickup. The trees collected will be turned over for recycling. Call (562) 597-0608.
