TODAY, Dec. 1 The Ocean Beach Town Council hosts its annual OB schoolchildren tree decorating from 9 a.m. to noon. For more information, call (619) 515-4400, (619) 846-6269, or visit www.obtowncouncil.org. FRIDAY, Dec. 2 Shoppers can find “Holiday Gifts With a Creative Twist” at the NTC Promenade at Liberty Station from 5 to 8 p.m. during “Friday Night Liberty.” The event will also feature free, open-art studios, galleries and performances every first Friday at NTC in historic Liberty Station. Throughout December shoppers can stop by any of the 20 art and design studios and galleries for hand-made jewelry and clothing, original paintings and photographs, international artisan crafts, vintage items, children’s books, handmade chocolates, art and dance class gift certificates. Parking is free. For more information, visit www.NTCPromenade.com or call (619) 573-9260. SATURDAY, Dec. 3 • The Ocean Beach Town Council hosts its annual OB Christmas Parade in the heart of OB along Newport Avenue at 5:05 p.m. For more information, call (619) 515-4400, (619) 846-6269, or visit www.obtowncouncil.org. • The Point Loma Artists hosts their annual free Holiday Art Show and Sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 3636 Curtis St., between Chatsworth Boulevard and Poinsettia Street. The event includes original oil and watercolor paintings, photography, woodwork, glass, weavings, mixed media and ceramics. For more information, visit www.pointlomaartists.com, or call (619) 223-6326. • Silver Gate Elementary School will host its Holiday Tree Sale and Holiday Boutique featuring items from local, home-based crafters from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the school’s playground, 1499 Venice St. Tree pickups take place this day. At the boutique, 20 percent of the retail sales will be donated back to Friends of Silver Gate. Crafters can reserve tables by emailing [email protected]. For tree prices and more information, visit www.sandi.net/silvergate. SATURDAYS, Dec. 3, 10, 17 and 24 The Ocean Beach Town Council hosts weekly OB Craft Fairs at Veterans Plaza for all your holiday shopping. For more information, call (619) 515-4400, (619) 846-6269, or visit www.obtowncouncil.org. MONDAY, Dec. 5 Annual Christmas Potluck Dinner with the Ocean Beach Woman’s Club at 6:30 p.m. Turkey provided, but side dishes and desserts welcome. The dinner takes place at the club, 2160 Bacon St. For more information, call (619) 222-1008. WEDNESDAY, Dec. 7 Friends of Famosa Slough will hold a general meeting and a presentation entitled “Three Restoration Success Stories” by three speakers: Mel Hinton, David Kimball and Jim Peugh on the progress at San Diego Audubon Society’s Anstine-Audubon Nature Preserve near Vista, the Sunset Cliffs Natural Park in Point Loma and the Famosa Slough, respectively. The meeting takes place at 7 p.m. at the Loma Riviera Clubhouse, 3115 Loma Riviera Drive. For more information, call (619) 224-4591 or visit www.FamosaSlough.org. THURSDAY, Dec. 8 The Rock Academy’s elementary students will present a Christmas program, “Bethlehem or Bust,” about a camel and his friends as they discover the true meaning of Christmas. The program takes place Dec. 8 at 1 p.m. and again on Dec. 9 at 6 p.m. in the Rock Church and Academy Sanctuary, located at 2277 Rosecrans St.. Admission is free. For more information, email [email protected]. FRIDAY, Dec. 9 The Peninsula Singers will present their annual Holiday Concert at 7 p.m. at The North Chapel at Liberty Station in Point Loma, located at 2881 Roosevelt Road. The popular songfest will feature familiar holiday favorites and selections and solos from Handel’s “Messiah.” Tickets are $10 and are available at the door. For more information, call (858) 922-9823. Dec. 13, 15 and 16 The Ocean Beach Town Council brings it home for the holidays with its annual community Food and Toy Drive for local disadvantaged families. Volunteers are needed to help with wrapping and sorting of donated items (be on the lookout for the Christmas donation cans around Ocean Beach) during this three-day period from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Point Loma United Methodist Church, located at 1984 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. For more information, call (619) 515-4400, (619) 846-6269, or visit www.obtowncouncil.org. WEDNESDAY, Dec. 14 Point Loma Garden Club holds its annual Holiday Tea and Bazaar at 10 a.m. Available will be specialty holiday fresh and dried decorations, crafts, and home-made delectables, all created by Point Loma Garden Club members, for sale. Visitors can find the perfect table centerpieces, wreaths and swag for the home and special gifts for hostesses, friends and family while enjoying refreshments. Proceeds benefit student scholarships. The event is free and takes place at the United Portuguese S.E.S Hall, 2818 Avenida de Portugal. For more information, visit www.plgc.org. SATURDAY, Dec. 17 Volunteers will deliver goods from the Ocean Beach Town Council’s annual community Food and Toy Drive to seniors and families from 9 a.m. to noon. For more information, call (619) 515-4400, (619) 846-6269, or visit www.obtowncouncil.org. Through Dec. 17 Dog Beach Dog Wash will host a food and toy drive for pets in need. The dog wash is accepting new, unopened toys and food for San Diego’s shelter pets. The dropoff runs daily from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the dog wash, located at 4933 Voltaire St. For more information, call (619) 523-1700.