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Christmas Food Giveaway and Dinner for Needy Families Through Dec 18, Serving Jesus Willingly Urban Ministries, Inc. seeks non-perishable supplies and toys for their food giveaway Dec. 19 from 10- 11:30 a.m. at the ALW Center and dinner party from 4-6 p.m. at the James D. Memorial Chapel. For more info call Sam J. Winger at 494-1407.

Giving and Pets in Need Trees Through Dec 19, 8am-6pm Mon-Sat, 11am- 4pm Sun, Support underprivileged children and the APL. GreenView Nursery, 3000 W. Jefferson.

Santa Claus at the Mall Through Dec 24, Hours vary. For more info call 787-0110. White Oaks Mall center court, Wabash and Veteran Parkway.

Christmas Meals Through Dec 24, Call if you can help package or deliver meals to home-bound citizens on Christmas day. Call 523-5212. First Church of the Brethren, 2115 Yale Blvd.

Christmas with the Lincolns Through Dec 24 and Dec 26-31, 8:30am-5pm, Discover how the Lincolns celebrated the holidays. Free. For more info call 492-4241. Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 413 S. Eighth St.

Feed A Family Food Drive Through Dec 26, Drop off your non-perishable food items at Schnuck’s or Green Hyundai. For info call 522-4022. Schnuck’s, Montvale and Sangamon. Green Hyundai, 1200 S. Dirksen Pkwy.

Winter Holiday Show Through Dec 26, 12-4pm Mon-Fri, 12-5pm Sat- Sun, Stroll through the conservatory filled with poinsettias. Free. For more info call 753-6228. Washington Park Botanical Garden, Fayette Ave.

Illinois Executive Mansion Tours Through Dec 31, Tour on a Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday morning while its rooms are decorated for the holiday. For reservations or info call 782- 2525. Executive Mansion, 410 E. Jackson Street.

Dana-Thomas House Holiday Decorations and Sumac Shop Through Dec 31, 9am-4pm Wed-Sun, Tours given about every 20 minutes. (Closed Christmas.) $5 adults, $3 kids. For info call 782- 6776. Dana-Thomas House, 301 E. Lawrence.

Contact Ministries’ Coat Drive Through Dec 31, Collection boxes at all Fit Club of Springfield locations. For info call 753-3939.

DECEMBER

Santa House Dec 10-23, 5-7pm Mon-Fri and 1-6pm weekends. Santa visits. Photos $4. For info call 753- 0700. Robin Roberts Stadium, Lanphier Park, N. Grand Ave and Michigan Ave.

Holiday Hall Exhibition and Sale Dec 10-12, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, Unique exhibition featuring handmade items. For more info call 523-2631. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St.

A Christmas Story Dec 10-13, 7:30pm Thu-Sat, 2pm Sun, Jacksonville Theatre Guild’s rendition. $13 adults, $8 children. For info or tickets call 245- 1402. Sophie Leschin Theatre, 1201 S. Main St, Jacksonville.

Springfield Figure Skating Club’s Holiday Exhibition Dec 11, 5-9pm, Watch the Ice Skating Club perform and then stay for a free public skate session. Nelson Center. For more info call 753- 2800. Lincoln Park, Fifth St and Sangamon Ave.

Christmas Festival Concert Dec 11, 7:30pm, Illinois College’s Wind Ensemble and Concert Choir presents Christmas favorites. Illinois College Rammelkamp Chapel, 1101 W. College Ave, Jacksonville.

Holiday Hope Drive Dec 11, 11am-3pm, NAI True Blood Drive in the parking lot to support American Red Cross. For an appointment call 787-2800. NAI True Commerical Real Estate Services, 4525 Wabash Ave.

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