By League of Women Voters holds soup supper

The League of Women Voters will hold a Local and National Program Planning Discussion and Soup Supper 6 p.m., Thursday, at Barbara Wardenberg’s home, 12143 Hilltop Drive, Los Altos Hills. Soup supper is $2 at the door.

Members will select the program agenda for the local and national leagues. For more information, call 941-4846.

Donated toys accepted until Dec. 17

All Horizons Travel’s new offices at 160 Main St., will serve as a drop-off point for the Toys For Tots program. The last day for dropping off toys is Monday.

The office is open 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday. Children may come and shake hands with Mickey and Minnie Mouse, who are acting as guards, keeping the toys safe until the Marines and Santa can collect them just before Christmas.

Colonel Roy Jones, USMC (Ret.), has been involved with this program for 40 years and is again hoping to keep the record for collecting one of the highest number of toys in the South Bay.

Democrats set Holiday Party

The Peninsula Democratic Coalition has scheduled its annual holiday party 7-10 p.m., Saturday. All Democrats are invited to the traditional party where elected officials, candidates and club members share ideas, plans, good food and holiday celebration. The party is no host with a small donation requested to cover the cost of refreshments served.

For information, call 948-8259 or 949-1009.

Pottery sale at Hillview

Those seeking ceramic gifts for Christmas may be interested in a pottery sale sponsored by the Orchard Valley Ceramic Arts Guild 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday at Hillview Community Center, 97 Hillview Ave., Los Altos.

Approximately 11 clay artists are scheduled to showcase functional and decorative pottery and sculpture with works ranging in price from $5-$100. Featured items include bowls, mugs, platters, raku pottery and pit-fired pots.

Admission is free and refreshments will be on hand. For more information, call Rona Foster at 424-9329.

‘One Warm Coat’ drive under way

Coldwell Banker is beginning its “One Warm Coat” drive for those without warm clothing for the winter ahead. The annual program collects hundreds of garments for those who have a need.

All three Coldwell Banker offices in Los Altos will serve as collection points. Contributors may drop off coats, sweaters or other warm clothing at 496 First St., 110 First St. or 161 S. San Antonio Road.

For more information, call Bob Morton at 947-2250.

CSA looking for volunteers

The Community Services Agency of Mountain View, Los Altos and Los Altos Hills is looking for volunteers. Volunteers will receive, sort and organize food donations for distribution to families, seniors and the homeless.

Opportunities are 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 12:30-4:30 p.m., weekdays, through Dec. 21.

To volunteer or for more information, call Penny Morehead at 964-4630 or 968-0836.

Gift-wrapping with a ’special touch’

“Christmas With A Special Touch,” a gift-wrapping center, organized by Kathy Reiman, is offering services at 176 Second St. in Los Altos. The Cornell Law Group is donaating the space. The center will be open 1-6 p.m. on weekends through Dec. 22.

Proceeds will be donated to “Children of September 11 Victims-Camp Comfort,” safe and healing environments located near New York and Washington for children grieving their loved ones.

For more information on Camp Comfort, logon to www.campcomfort.org.