Friday Night Liberty has ‘creative twist’ Dec. 4  Liberty 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” — 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.   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.   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’s Woodfired Pizza launches toy drive Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza is preparing to fire up its annual childrens’ 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’s 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’s locations accepting drop offs: • Liberty Station in Point Loma 2401 Truxtun Road, Suite 102 (619) 222-3111 • Costa Verde in University City 8650 Genesee Ave. (858) 404-9898 • Pearl Street in La Jolla 702 Pearl St. (858) 456-5222 • Gaslamp Quarter in downtown 770 Fourth Avenue (619) 230-8888 OB First Baptist slates ‘The Christmas Carol’  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.