Season of giving

Project Santa

Wrapping and sorting of presents for Project Santa Claus is 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday at the Douglas County Fairgrounds Building. Children 10 and older welcome to help. Information, 782-4931.

Toy drive

A toy and food drive and silent auction is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at Tangles Hair Studio, 1255 Highway 395 Suite A, Gardnerville. Food, beverages, pictures with Santa, K-9 demonstration. Proceeds benefit Carson Valley Community Food Closet. Information, Jackie, (775) 450-3969.

Tree benefits animals

A holiday gift tree to supply items for homeless animals is displayed through Tuesday at Max's Pet Supplies in the Raley's Center in Gardnerville. The drive is sponsored by Douglas Animal Welfare Group and Kori Snyder of Max's Pet Supplies. Information about DAWG at dawgrescue.com

Senior dinner at Christmas

Carson Valley Residential Care Center, 1189 Kimmerling Road in the Gardnerville Ranchos, serves a free turkey dinner for seniors 65 and older at 1 p.m. on Christmas Day. Transportation available for those who need it. Make reservations to arrange transportation by Monday at 265-1400.

St. Gall hosts Noel dinner

The 11th annual Noel Dinner for those without family is Dec. 25 in the St. Gall Catholic Church Pastoral Center, 1343 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville. Refreshments at 1 p.m. with a turkey and ham dinner at 2 p.m. Anyone in the community who will be without family may receive an invitation by calling Rita Hill at 783-9908 with information on how many people will attend. Include your name, address and phone number. Transportation is available for those who need it.

Toys for Tots

Donations of new toys needed for the Toys for Tots drive through the Ron Wood Family Resource Center. Toys and monetary donations accepted at the center, 212 E. Winnie Lane, Carson City. Information, 884-2269.

Valley drop-off locations:

Carson Valley Inn, Hollywood Beauty Center, Jenny Craig, Raley's, RiteAid, Tumbleweeds Gymnastics, UPS on Topsy Lane, Walmart.

Carson drop-off locations:

Advance Custom Creations, Applebee's, Bella Fiore Wines, Bully's, Capitol City Loans, Harley-Davidson, Carson City Library, Carson Lanes Bowling, Carson City Toyota, Chili's, Chromalloy, City National Bank on College Parkway, Marriott Courtyard, Mike's Pharmacy, Decades, Doctor Smash Designs, Doppelgangers, Casino Fandango, Gold Dust West, Gold's Gym, Grocery Outlet, IHOP,

Les Schwabs on South and North Carson Street, Marine Corps recruiting offices, Nevada State Railroad Museum, Pick-n-Pull on Highway 50 East, Red's Old 395, Slot World, Timbers, United Blood Services, UPS on Highway 50 East, Walmart, Wells Fargo Financial.