Lucas County Children Services (LCCS) is once again asking area residents to give the gift of joy this holiday season through its annual Holiday Gift Drive co-sponsored by the Friends of Lucas County Children Services (FLCCS), WTOL-TV 11, iHeartMedia and community partners.

On Sunday, December 3, the City of Toledo will hold its annual holiday tree lighting event from 3 to 7 p.m., at the Ottawa Park Ice Rink, 2015 Parkside Drive. Residents are invited to enjoy the festive gathering with games, arts and crafts, holiday meet-and-greets, musical performances and more.

Snow-covered sidewalks pose a significant challenge, particularly for older residents and those with disabilities. The City of Toledo is proud to bring back the Snow Angels program for its second year. This initiative pairs volunteers with nearby residents to provide assistance with snow removal on sidewalks and driveways.

The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets in the coming weeks. This time of year is traditionally hard on the nation’s blood supply.

Deuce Bennett, an Austin musician and Toledo native, will be in concert this Saturday, November 25 and Sunday, November 26 at Hannon’s Block and Hannon’s Garage, 619 Monroe Street, Toledo. He will perform classic rock, jazz standards, Beatles, and music from the 1980s through today.

The seniors from Friendship Park Community Center meet at different restaurants in the Toledo area a few times each month. Everyone is welcome to join them.

The Point Place Business Association offers a big thank you to Christine Franks for organizing the decorating of a Christmas tree by Pinkley Trail. The one closet to the lighthouse has grown too tall to decorate with a ladder. Next year, hopefully someone with a bucket truck will offer their services to help. The group also put the wreath, garland and lights on the railing by the lighthouse. Thank you also to Tom Stagner, Sandra Lowrey, Rich Miller, Winona Anderson, Gisele Johnson, Diane Norton Franks, Joyce Ejhinger and Debbie Hilton-Bettinger from the Merchants Landing Mini Storage. She not only helped transport items to the lighthouse, but stores the decorations all year in a donated unit.

The Friendship Park Community Center will hold an AARP Christmas luncheon on Thursday, December 14, at 12:30 p.m. There also will be a short meeting, election of officers and bingo.

Friendship Park Community Center has posted the weekly menu for the community lunches. Guests are asked for donations of $2.50 per meal, and lunch is served at 11:45 a.m.