Waukegan
Donations and parade: Mary Lacy of Mary’s Mission is encouraging donations to the mission’s annual Christmas parade, which sets out at 10 a.m. Dec. 19 from 642 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Last year, Lacy said, the effort helped 500 families. She said turkeys, ham and presents are given out to families in need, some of whom have loved ones in jail. The group is accepting donations of turkey, ham or presents through Sunday by stopping at the mission or by calling 847-623-2136 or 847-445-7840.
Ingleside
Author visit: Volo Bog State Natural Area and Of Bogs and Books welcomes author Gavin Van Horn, co-editor of the new book, “City Creatures — Animal Encounters in the Chicago Wilderness” at 10 a.m. Saturday at 28478 W. Brandenburg Road. For more information, call 815-344-1294
Grayslake
Open house: The Grayslake Historical Society will host its annual free Holiday Open House from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday in the Grayslake Heritage Center and Museum, 164 Hawley St. It will feature a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, cookie decorating for kids, holiday music, refreshments and more. The Clauses will be at the museum from 2 to 4 p.m. and will be available for pictures in a 19th Century decorated sleigh. The Warren Township High School Alumni Choir will present holiday selections at 2 p.m. The Grayslake Giving Trees fundraising display will be open. Several community organizations have decorated Christmas trees. Attendees are invited to vote for their favorite tree with dollars through the end of December. Also, the new museum exhibit, “Food, Family and Tradition: Dining in Grayslake,” will be open. For more information, call 847-543-1745.
Collection: State Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, is holding a toy and winter clothing drive through Dec. 17. Constituents are encouraged to donate new, unwrapped toys and winter clothing. Collection site is Yingling’s district office, 20 N Whitney St. Staff will be available to assist in the unloading and transport of the items from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. For more information, call 847-231-6262.
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