Santa Clara Sister Cities Association Sunday, Dec. 6th, 5- 7 p.m.- Join the community for the SCSCA holiday potluck. Music will be provided by members of the Portuguese S.E.S Hall Band. There will be a variety of culturally-inspired food and desserts (if your last name starts with A-L bring a side dish/ salad; L-S bring an entrée and T-Z bring a dessert). Bring a gift for the Toys for Tots campaign if you would like. Santa Clara Senior Center 1303 Fremont St., Santa Clara 95050
Super Community Tree Lighting and Ice Rink Friday, Dec. 4th, 5- 9 p.m.- Join the community for the annual Santa Clara tree lighting ceremony. For more information about the event call the Santa Clara Senior Center at (408) 615-3170. Central Park 969 Kiely Blvd., Santa Clara 95051
Santa Clara Historic Home Tour Friday, Dec. 4th, 6-10 p.m. & Dec. 5th, 12- 5 p.m.-Featuring 4 private homes of Victorian and other architectural styles, and the historic Santa Clara Railroad Depot & Museum. Tickets available at City Lights Espresso, 1171 Homestead Rd. through Fri. for $25-30 or day-of-tour tickets available for $35 at the Railroad Depot Museum at 1005 Railroad Ave. Proceeds benefit Harris Lass Museum and Santa Clara nonprofits. For more info call (408) 249-7905 or visit: http://sc-hometour.com
Triton Holiday Gift Fare Saturday, Dec. 5th, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.- Annual event will showcase local art and artesian work. Everything from ceramics and jewelry to textiles and paintings. Charged Particles will perform Mad Men Christmas- a jazz and pop performance of holiday music from the ‘40s – ‘60s from 3:30- 4:30 p.m. Period dress is encouraged. This event will also include a Family Art Day from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. 1505 Warburton Ave., Santa Clara 95050. For more information check out: http://www.tritonmuseum.org/Events.php
Puppet Company Presents… The Grunch Who Stole Christmas Tuesday, Dec. 8th, 6:30- 7 p.m.-The Puppet Company is back with a holiday classic with a twist: This holiday fable is based loosely on “How The Grinch Stole Christmas”. Northside Branch Library 695 Moreland Way, Santa Clara 95054