Friday Night Liberty has \u2018creative twist\u2019 Dec. 4 \u00a0Liberty Station will play host to the December installment of Friday Night Liberty Open Studios on Friday, Dec. 4, beginning at 5 p.m. The theme of the event this month is “Holiday Gifts with a Creative Twist” \u2014 allowing participants to explore and wander the NTC Promenade arts and cultural district to enjoy a free evening of art, music, food, drink, exhibits and an array of holiday gifts and idea.\u00a0\u00a0 The event will include child-friendly activities and U.S. Marines will host a Toys for Tots collection drive at Barracks 19, 2690 Historic Decatur Road, to accept drop-offs of unwrapped toys. Friday Night Liberty is a monthly first-Friday evening of artist studios, galleries and events throughout NTC Promenade Arts & Cultural District at Liberty Station in Point Loma.\u00a0\u00a0 NTC Promenade is located in 7 historic buildings at Roosevelt and Dewey Roads. For more information, visit www.NTCPromenade.com\/what.php The next Friday Night Liberty will be held Jan. 8. Sammy\u2019s Woodfired Pizza launches toy drive Sammy\u2019s Woodfired Pizza is preparing to fire up its annual childrens\u2019 toy drive for kids and adolescents at the San Diego Center for Children, many of whom will remain in residential care at the center through the holidays. This year\u2019s toy drive takes place from Tuesday, Dec. 8 until Sunday, Dec. 13. San Diegans are encouraged to drop off new, unwrapped toys or games for children between the ages of 6 and 18. Among the Sammy\u2019s locations accepting drop offs: \u2022 Liberty Station in Point Loma 2401 Truxtun Road, Suite 102 (619) 222-3111 \u2022 Costa Verde in University City 8650 Genesee Ave. (858) 404-9898 \u2022 Pearl Street in La Jolla 702 Pearl St. (858) 456-5222 \u2022 Gaslamp Quarter in downtown 770 Fourth Avenue (619) 230-8888 OB First Baptist slates \u2018The Christmas Carol\u2019\u00a0 The Ocean Beach First Baptist Church is preparing to launch a top-notch, orchestrated production this holiday season with three performances of “The Christmas Carol.” The production captures the classic Christmas tale of Scrooge, Tiny Tim and the Cratchet family (with a twist), along with a live orchestra and original choreography. Free childcare is provided. A cookie reception follows the shows, slated for 7 p.m. on Dec. 11, 12 and 13 at the church, 4790 Santa Monica Ave. Tickets are $5 per person or $15 per family. Members of the cast and crew will be appearing in the 30th annual Ocean Beach Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 5 at 5:05 p.m. For more information about the church production, call (619) 223-7187.\u00a0<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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