The holiday season means Christmas shopping and company parties, but it also is a time for charity drives.

Anyone with information about local drives or fundraising event to help those in need can send event and drive information to Mirror editor Shawn F. Linenberger at slinenberger@tonganoxiemirror.com. Information about any other seasonal events, such as cookies and crafts with Santa or other festive activities, also can be shared by organizers and others.

The latest rundown of upcoming activities so far this December can be found in our centerpiece story in today’s edition on Page 1A.